JournalofSAR

Editorial

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Welcome to Issue 2 of the 7th Volume of the Journal of Search and Rescue, the second in this volume and this year. We are immensely proud of the role of the journal, being freely accessible and providing peer reviewed research and contributions. The contributions cover a wide variety of issues pertinent to search and … Read more

Evaluating Techniques and Equipment in Water Rescue: Are We Doing Enough?

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Letter to the Editor Lawrence Harris Technical DirectorWRS International BVMenenBELGIUMEmail: lawrence@wrsinternational.comhttp://dx.doi.org/10.61618/XSAX1578 Dear Editor,Water rescue is a critical area of safety that warrants careful examination, particularly in the context of how we approach training, equipment provision, and rescue techniques. During my experiences with various organizations—ranging from rescue professionals to industries seeking solutions to their challenges—I have … Read more

Bolts Are Not Nails: Overcoming Misconceptions about Wedge Bolt Use in Permanent Rigging

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Technical Report William K StorageAmy F SkowronskiEmail storax101@gmail.comhttp://dx.doi.org/10.61618/CFRA9389 Abstract Considerable misinformation circulates in mountaineering and cave exploration circles concerning the torque needed to correctly install the wedge anchors used in technical rigging. Misunderstanding the proper operation of wedge bolts has caused serious accidents. This explanation of bolt physics defends the installation of bolts using the … Read more

Comparing Reports with Actual Missing Persons’ Footwear

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Robert Speiden, BSE 1,2, Brian Cohan, MS, PE 1,3, Joel M. Serrano, PhD 1,21Search & Rescue Tracking Institute, 2Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, 3Piedmont Search & RescueUnited States of AmericaEmail: robspeiden@blacksburgrescue.org https://dx.doi.org/10.61618/FAZI9243 Abstract Search and rescue resources conduct missions for tens of thousands of persons annually. Visual trackers constitute one of many resources involved in searches … Read more

Optimization of a handheld line launcher for microgravity utility and rescue tasks

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John LaRocco, PhDRonin Institute for Independent ScholarshipMontclair, New JerseyUnited States of AmericaORCID 0000-0003-2116-5720Email john.larocco@ronininstitute.orghttp://dx.doi.org/10.61618/AOFP5085 Abstract Line launchers are devices that have been used for centuries for maritime rescue operations. The typical implementation is the use of a gun, rocket, or mechanical launcher to hurl a grappling hook or flotation buoy for stranded ships and overboard … Read more

Voice Calling Detection Distance in Land Search and Rescue

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W. H. Finlay, PhD, PEngEdmonton Regional Search and Rescue AssociationEdmonton, Alberta, CanadaEmail: warren.finlay@ualberta.cahttp://dx.doi.org/10.61618/SSOV3472 Abstract The distance at which shouts from a caller remain intelligible to a listener were measured in a wilderness coniferous forest and separately in an aspen parkland forest with the aid of members of the Edmonton Regional Search and Rescue Association. Values … Read more

Measuring the quality of the search activity

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Duffy, P & Plater, I http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/QDUN4944 Abstract As Search & Rescue practitioners and trainers delivering to experienced full-time and volunteer searchers, a subject discussed with those who have been responsible for the coordination, management, or command and control of lost and missing person incidents is how do we measure the quality of the search activity … Read more

Editorial

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Volume 7, issue 1 Greatbatch, I Welcome to Issue 1 of the 7th Volume of the Journal of Search and Rescue. Readers will have noticed, in the previous pages, that this issue contains for the first time a list of ourcorporate partnerships and affiliations. In the last issue, we announced our partnership with the Institute … Read more