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This document outlines the AUXSAR Test Scenario conducted on April 14, 2008, in a simulated search and rescue operation. The scenario details initial conditions with winds from N to NE at 10-15 knots, seas 2-4 feet, and high cirrus clouds. Key operations included diverting from the CF River Patrol to investigate flare sightings, multiple search patterns, and eventual identification of an overturned boat. The involvement of various resources and communications with the SNC highlights the collaborative effort in search planning and execution.
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AUXSARTestScenario SNC April 14, 2008
First Call Conditions: Winds N to NE, 10-15 kts, seas 2-4’, 5 sec, Sun: ESE; high cirrus Time Zero:______ • N792JH (divertable) on CF River Patrol • t+0: Flare sighting SE of Bald Head • t+10: SOI calls 2JH to divert • t+10: 2JH requests SNC Search Planning • 2JH diverts to SE: (1st Search) • CSP: 33˚45’N/077˚45’W, (P)arallel to R @ 130˚; 20 legs, 10 nm, .75 TS, 1000’ AGL • Report to SNC • t+15: Draw, Upload to GPS, Fly to IP • t+17: Begin 1st search • On 5th leg to SW, spot white-hulled CC • Divert and overfly, verify all’s well • Navigator provides vector to intersect 5th leg closest to next turn point
Second LNP AUX 23475 u/w from WB • t+20: SNC Recommends (2nd Search): • Move SA to NE, reorient more to North • 2JH draws from same CSP @ 100˚ to Left • t+22: At IP and begin 2nd pattern • t+25: SWB report of flare but to N • SNC moves SA N by 10 NM • t+30: 2JH draws (3rd search) • CSP 34˚05’N/077˚40’W to NE (SW corner of SA) • (C) pattern, 20 legs, 5 nm @ 020˚ (cross waves/sun), “L”, .75 TS • t+40: Begin search (3rd)
Third SA: Overturned boat • t+40: 3rd leg to SSW, mi 2, spot white small boat, to port • Divert, over-fly, mark position • Overturned, no sign of crew • Report to SNC • SWB Launches ’47 • AUX 23475 approaches SA • t+45: VS 23475, (4th search) • CSP at MOB Mark 34˚07.4’/077˚43.4’ • 2 mi legs, set @ 200˚ • Redraw VS with leg 7 as Leg # 1 • Run pattern (4th)
PIW Search • t+55: 4th leg, PIWs clinging to debris • Divert, mark position, report to SNC/SWB • t+56: Return to PIWs and circle • SWB 47230 arrives on scene • PIWs taken aboard. • N792JH RTB