Smith Myers, November 04, 2024 - Norway - In another dramatic rescue operation, a father and son were saved after being stranded for 17 hours in the Vestlandsfjellet mountains, thanks to Smith Myers ARTEMIS advanced mobile phone tracking technology.
The award-winning life-saving ARTEMIS airborne system is integrated into the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) SAR Queen rescue helicopter and played a crucial role in locating the pair during dense fog and harsh weather conditions.
Morten Traavik and his son embarked on what was supposed to be a short hunting trip in the mountains east of Matre in Vestland.
However, they were caught off guard by sudden weather changes, leading to a life-threatening situation. With no headlamp or physical compass, they relied on Traavik’s mobile phone, which ultimately became their lifeline.
The SAR Queen helicopter, equipped with the Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location System (MPDLS), was able to track Traavik’s phone even without coverage.
This cutting-edge technology, which can locate phones using 2G through to the latest 5G networks, provided the rescue team with the precise location of the stranded hikers.
“The ARTEMIS system’s ability to locate mobile phones without coverage is a game-changer in rescue operations,” said Erland Karlsen, base commander of the 330 squadron.
Reflecting on his experience, Traavik emphasized the importance of being prepared for unpredictable mountain weather. He advocates for a new mountain weather rule: always carry a fully charged mobile phone and an extra battery pack, stored in a waterproof container.
About Smith Myers : Smith Myers Communications Ltd was formed in 1987 from the design partnership of Tony Smith and Peter Myers, both previously engaged as freelance design engineers. That same year saw the launch of the first in a series of radically different test and measurement equipment for the new burgeoning cellular radio market. Intuitive and easy to use, the equipment’s simple user interface masked the complexity of cellular radio technology and protocols.
The award-winning life-saving ARTEMIS airborne system is integrated into the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) SAR Queen rescue helicopter and played a crucial role in locating the pair during dense fog and harsh weather conditions.
Morten Traavik and his son embarked on what was supposed to be a short hunting trip in the mountains east of Matre in Vestland.
However, they were caught off guard by sudden weather changes, leading to a life-threatening situation. With no headlamp or physical compass, they relied on Traavik’s mobile phone, which ultimately became their lifeline.
The SAR Queen helicopter, equipped with the Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location System (MPDLS), was able to track Traavik’s phone even without coverage.
This cutting-edge technology, which can locate phones using 2G through to the latest 5G networks, provided the rescue team with the precise location of the stranded hikers.
“The ARTEMIS system’s ability to locate mobile phones without coverage is a game-changer in rescue operations,” said Erland Karlsen, base commander of the 330 squadron.
Reflecting on his experience, Traavik emphasized the importance of being prepared for unpredictable mountain weather. He advocates for a new mountain weather rule: always carry a fully charged mobile phone and an extra battery pack, stored in a waterproof container.
About Smith Myers : Smith Myers Communications Ltd was formed in 1987 from the design partnership of Tony Smith and Peter Myers, both previously engaged as freelance design engineers. That same year saw the launch of the first in a series of radically different test and measurement equipment for the new burgeoning cellular radio market. Intuitive and easy to use, the equipment’s simple user interface masked the complexity of cellular radio technology and protocols.
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