The cry for help: evolution of distress channels and signals at sea
Abstract
Distress signalling according to generally accepted methods and codes has always been the main reason for human survival in sea disasters. Examines the origin of this type of communication and its connection to natural senses and channels together with the alphabets, codes and special distress signals used at sea. Reviews the evolution and transformation of the old channels through the introduction of electronic communication, and the opening of some entirely new channels. Compares the different distress channels and makes some proposals concerning new distress signals.
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Citation
Skyttner, L. (1997), "The cry for help: evolution of distress channels and signals at sea", Kybernetes, Vol. 26 No. 3, pp. 288-305. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684929710163182
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1997, MCB UP Limited
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