Glossary of terms used on this site
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rafts |
Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary
Rafts (skin rafts): dead or dying skins cells that have left a human body. They are composed of 1 or more cells, carry bacteria, and are microscopic. An average human sheds around 40,000 cells each minute. |
VSRDA Glossary
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Fanning Plumes
Fanning Plumes: When air hodls at the same elevation, without rising or falling. Occurs at night, and in valleys. Visualize the air like a thermocline. -
Fumigating
Fumigating: When scent from the source disperses evenly, and saturates the area. For example: a closed room.