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Eddying
Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary

Eddying : When flowing air moves along/over a large linear obstacle, like a treeline, and the air curls around the edges and swirls.

 

VSRDA Glossary

  • Laminar Air Flow
    Laminar Air Flow: a straight flow of air without and interference.
  • Looping Scent
    Looping Scent: when scent travels upwards from a source, and settles down away from the source. Occurs with little to no wind at the source.
  • LKP
    LKP (Last Known Position): the last location of the missing subject, substantiated by evidence or clues. The LKP changes with the discovery of clues/evidence.