Different search patterns:
EXPANDING SQUARE SEARCH
- Most effective when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits.
- The commence search point is always the datum position.
- Often appropriate for vessels or small boats to use when searching for persons in the water or other search objects with little or no leeway.
- Due to the small area involved, this procedure must not be used simultaneously by multiple aircraft at similar altitudes or by multiple vessels.
- Accurate navigation is required; the first leg is usually oriented directly into the wind to minimize navigational errors.
- It is difficult for fixed-wing aircraft to fly legs close to datum if 5 is less than 2 NM.
What is “S” stands for in expanding square search
Which search to be carried out if time elapsed of 4 hrs. Thanks and best rgds
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How is the initial distance between legs determined in an expanding square search?