SARPA.TECHNICAL DETAILS
SARPA is a computer application designed to optimize search path during sea rescue operations. It uses sophisticated, advanced algorithms to develop best possible track, taking into account given weather conditions, sea current maps and specification of available resources.

SARPA starts with location of event and forecasts the change in survivors’ position basing on wind and sea currents map for the region. The next step utilizes available equipment specification (helicopters, coastguard boats etc.) and main goals of operation (e.g. time of finding or probability of quick success). The actual path is optimized for given equipment. SARPA operator can (at any time) simulate the possible drifts of survivors to maintain the control of operation.
The algorithm can be tuned in many ways, including spotting range parameters, night and day operations, experience of rescue teams, fuel tanks limits etc.
The comparison between SARPAs paths and common, legacy tools proves the quality of advanced AI algorithms. The average gain in probability of success ranges between 30% and 60%.

SARPA can by interfaced to a number of modern devices and systems. It uses open format digital maps for better path finding and exports data in common waypoint standards. If the rescue management center makes use of GPS devices, SARPA will provide optimal real-time corrections if rescue team goes off

SARPA runs on both Windows and Linux systems. The core capabilities can be easily enhanced thanks to distributed computation based on innovative DAC technology.