Determining the Datum

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• Marine Search Area Determination

  • Marine Search Area Determination Introduction

    This section contains a series of short video clips for Marine Search Area Determination, broken down by task. 

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  • Evaluating the Situation

    This video demonstrates facts and factors required when evaluating a marine SAR situation. 

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  • Total Water Current

    This video describes the effect of water currents on a search object.

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  • Leeway

    This video explains the effect of wind (Leeway) on a search object.

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  • Ways to Define a Search Area

    This video highlights useful methods used to define Search Areas.

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  • SARMAP

    This video demonstrates the use of computer modeling for Search Planning. It focuses primarily on software called SARMAP.

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  • Multiple Winds and Currents

    This video describes the use of Multiple Winds and Multiple Water Currents information in Search Planning.

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