Aviation Accident Rescue Operation Enhancement by Geo-Tagging Pilot Communication

Knowledge of an airplane s last position and trajectory is of the utmost importance for search and rescue in aviation today. In case of an accident, this information is necessary for rapid response. The existing method of reporting the whereabouts depends on pilot reports during flight or signals from special equipment such as emergency location transmission. Future renovation to the ATC system has been planned, requiring the installation of ADS-B. However, it will take some time to implement such systems in all airplanes and provide the necessary infrastructure. This paper proposes Geo-tagging the pilot communication using the CDMA method. It is an intermediate yet inexpensive solution for worldwide application in aviation, which can be implemented quickly. It takes advantage of the existing equipment both in the air as well as on the ground. The simulations presented show the applicability and efficiency of the proposed routine.