The laboratory operates in an integrated ITWL Management System that meets the requirements of the PN-EN ISO / IEC 17025 standard. The laboratory is accredited by the Minister of National Defense.

The laboratory performs tests in the field of correct operation of radio- beacons operating on frequencies of 406 MHz and 121.5 / 243 MHz, including:

• assessment of the correctness of radio- beacons in COSPAS - SARSAT and CSAR systems;
• spectrum analysis in radio bands
• measurement of the output power of the signal.

assessment of the efficiency of emergency transmitters:

• in laboratory conditions;
• in real conditions.

evaluation of the operation of rescue radios:

• examination of the implementation of special functions;
• development of research procedures for special functions.

The SAR and CSAR laboratory conducts radio- beacons tests in accordance with the requirements of PN-EN ISO / IEC 17025 and the following COSPAS-SARSAT and NATO standards:

1. SPECIFICATION FOR COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz DISTRESS BEACONS

C/S T.001 Issue 3 - Revision 5 October 2003

2. COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz DISTRESS BEACON TYPE APPROVAL STANDARD

C/S T.007 Issue 4 – Revision 6 October 2011

3. COSPAS-SARSAT ACCEPTANCE OF 406 MHz BEACON TYPE APPROVAL TEST FACILITIES

C/S T.008 Issue 2 November 2005

4. COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

C/S T.012 Issue 1 – Revision 3 November 200

5. COSPAS-SARSAT GUIDELINES ON 406 MHz BEACON CODING, REGISTRATION AND TYPE APPROVAL

C/S G.005 Issue 2 - Revision 2 October 2006

6. 406 Beacon Tester Operator’s manual.

7. NATO STANAG 7007 SAR Electronic system.

8. NO-16-A209 ( Dz.U MON 2006/4 ) Airborne emergency and rescue radio stations.