Glossary of terms used on this site
Term | Definition |
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Diffusion |
Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary
Diffusion (of scent): the even distribution of air in all directions. |
Double Blind |
Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary
Double Blind : A training exercise is considered Double Blind if the person person searching does not know the location of odor(s), and/or if any are prescent, AND the accompanying Instructor/Evaluator also does not know. |
VSRDA Glossary
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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).