Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association

Glossary of terms used on this site

Term	Definition
Laminar Air Flow	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary Laminar Air Flow : a straight flow of air without and interference.
LKP	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary 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. Author: ERI: Emergency Response International
Looping Scent	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary 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. Author: Linda Warshaw

POD
POD (Probability of Detection): The chance that an object or missing person will be detected if present.
POA
POA (Probability of Area): The chance that a missing person (or clue) is in the search Area.
PLS
PLS (Point Last Seen): a point where a witness actually saw the subject. The PLS is usually the IPP (Initial Planning Point).