Search & Rescue Coordination Flashcards
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A Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) receives conflicting distress signals from two different locations. The communicator should:
Answer: Coordinate simultaneous response to both signals, prioritizing based on available information
When multiple distress signals are received, the communicator must coordinate simultaneous responses while prioritizing based on available data such as aircraft type and last known position.
What is the primary purpose of a SAREVAL in SAR planning?
Answer: To assess the probability of survival of the distressed person over time
A SAREVAL evaluates the probability of survival of the distressed person, which influences urgency and resource allocation decisions.
In maritime SAR coordination, a flight communicator must be aware that GMDSS watch is maintained on:
Answer: Channel 16 VHF and 2182 kHz
GMDSS requires continuous watch on VHF Channel 16 and 2182 kHz (for vessels still equipped with MF radiotelephone) as the primary distress frequencies.
A flight communicator is coordinating a SAR mission for a downed aircraft in mountainous terrain. Which search pattern is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Contour search following terrain features
In mountainous terrain, a contour search that follows terrain features is most effective because terrain severely limits visibility and access.
Who has the authority to terminate a SAR mission when the search object has not been found?
Answer: The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) coordinator
The RCC coordinator has the authority to terminate a SAR mission when the search has been deemed exhausted and further search is not warranted.
What does a 'datum' represent in SAR planning?
Answer: The best estimate of where the search object is located at a specific time
Datum is the best estimated position of the search object at a specific time, accounting for drift, leeway, and elapsed time since the last known position.
During a SAR operation, a communicator receives a MAYDAY relay from an aircraft that overheard another aircraft in distress. The communicator should:
Answer: Acknowledge the relay and immediately initiate SAR response procedures
A MAYDAY relay must be treated as a genuine distress call; the communicator acknowledges the relay and initiates SAR procedures immediately.