Calculating Probability Density Distribution for Missing Person Search

The first of the four elements of the optimal search problem is having a probability density distribution (predicting the likelihood that an object is in any particular search area or region.) To achieve this during a Maritime Search and Rescue Incident one takes into account the accuracy of the initial location report, the current, wind [...]

January 26, 2010 · Robert Bradley · One Comment
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Combining Tracking with Lowland Search Dogs

As you may have noticed from my recent writing on the POD of a Search Dog is 100%, I have been reading Greg Fuller, Ed Johnson and Robert J Koester’s book Man-Trackers and Dog Handlers in Search & Rescue – Basic Guidelines and Information. One of the reasons I was keen to get hold and [...]

January 25, 2010 · Robert Bradley · 3 Comments
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