Aviation abbreviation
Emergency Locator Transmitter
At a glance
Meaning of Emergency Locator Transmitter
An emergency radio transmitter helping rescuers locate an aircraft.
More about Emergency Locator Transmitter
An Emergency Locator Transmitter sends a distress signal when activated according to its design.
It assists search and rescue but is not a flight recorder. Installation, activation methods and signal transmission depend on the equipment, and successful detection also depends on the circumstances and receiving infrastructure.