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The transponder maintains a constant transmission of the ship's identity. The transponder signal is broadcast [[Radio Communicator|radio]], which can be picked up by other ship's [[Radio Communicator|radio communicator]]s and onboard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]]. | The transponder maintains a constant transmission of the ship's identity. The transponder signal is broadcast [[Radio Communicator|radio]], which can be picked up by other ship's [[Radio Communicator|radio communicator]]s and onboard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]]. | ||
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| + | It is mounted in an inaccessible location within the hull and is generally made from toughened or [[superdense]] materials: it is extremely resistant to damage. It is directly linked to the vessel's [[Communications Equipment]]. | ||
* ''Flight Recorder''. The recorder simply records a log of all [[vessel]] [[Communications Equipment|communications]] and internal systems activity. The ship's main [[computer]] collects this information and provides it to the recorder. | * ''Flight Recorder''. The recorder simply records a log of all [[vessel]] [[Communications Equipment|communications]] and internal systems activity. The ship's main [[computer]] collects this information and provides it to the recorder. | ||
* ''Transponder Control'': On [[Civilian Ship|civilian]] vessels this is little more than an off and on switch. On [[Paramilitary Ship|paramilitary]] and [[Military Ship|military]] vessels, several levels of ID are possible, as well as an off and on switch. | * ''Transponder Control'': On [[Civilian Ship|civilian]] vessels this is little more than an off and on switch. On [[Paramilitary Ship|paramilitary]] and [[Military Ship|military]] vessels, several levels of ID are possible, as well as an off and on switch. | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 12 October 2018
A Ship Transponder is a communications and emergency device.
- It is a kind of Ship Equipment.
Description (Specifications)
The transponder maintains a constant transmission of the ship's identity. The transponder signal is broadcast radio, which can be picked up by other ship's radio communicators and onboard sensors.
It is mounted in an inaccessible location within the hull and is generally made from toughened or superdense materials: it is extremely resistant to damage. It is directly linked to the vessel's Communications Equipment.
- Flight Recorder. The recorder simply records a log of all vessel communications and internal systems activity. The ship's main computer collects this information and provides it to the recorder.
- Transponder Control: On civilian vessels this is little more than an off and on switch. On paramilitary and military vessels, several levels of ID are possible, as well as an off and on switch.
History & Background (Dossier)
The collection process and the link between the ship's computer and the flight recorder is via a hardware unit that cannot be accessed programmatically from the computer.
A vessel (especially a civilian one) must have a very good reason for turning off their transponder signal. Turning the transponders signal off without due cause is illegal. If such activity is suspected, it could result in the impounding of the offending vessel.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Starship Operator's Manual, (Digest Group Publications 1988) 20-21.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science