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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

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

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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

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

Stone, LD, Van Gurley, J & Frost JR http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/TSAD5264 Abstract This paper presents a method for incorporating information from waterborne debris that has been recovered at a known time and place into the object location distribution. The method involves calculating a likelihood function which can be combined with the prior distribution on the location of … Read more

Young, S, Kurfess, F & Bloom, G http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/WLEB2094 Abstract Intelligence is a process by which certain types of information/data are aquired or requested by those directing a missing person incident. The process continues by rallying teams of resources to collect, process and exploit, analyze and produce useful information that can then be disseminated and integrated … Read more

Costigan, R http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/PUUT3631 Abstract This study is concerned with off-track foot searching for a missing person (MP) who is presumed wanting to be found and who is by nature responsive.Such searching is done predominantly by sight, calling and listening. Search methods that maximise emphasis on detection by sight are usually called Line or Grid Searching. … Read more

Speiden, R & Serrano, JM http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/CPTC3904 Abstract SAR resources, including visual trackers, conduct missions for thousands of missing persons every year. These missing persons, who may be wearing footwear, usually own additional pairs. To aid with track interpretation and possibly expedite finding the person, trackers can glean useful information from the other samples.Relationships between footwear … Read more

Allfree, S, Collins, L & Onions,C http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/BHGS1475 Abstract This study examines the loads associated with positioning a Rescuer on a Quick Release Harness (QRH) on a high line in moving water. Testing was conducted at water speeds of 0.6 – 2.4m/s, typical of those encountered during water related rescues. A Rescue Randy Combat Challenge Manikin … Read more