Computer Technology Tracks Cargo Debris
NU Online News Service, Aug. 31, 4:04 p.m. EDT?Insurers can use new Geographic Informations Systems computer technology to do faster, more accurate tracking of debris to pinpoint the location of crashes and other losses at sea, its maker said.[@@]
According to Narragansett, R.I.-based Applied Science Associates, SARMAP, an integrated GIS search and rescue system, tells users where to look for survivors and cargo after an accident at sea. While the primary goal is to expedite rescue operations to saves lives, the technology is also helpful for cargo insurers, because it would enable them to locate and possibly retrieve lost cargo, even if it had fallen out of an airplane, said Nicole Whittier, a spokesperson for the company.
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