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P R I M A R Y
S E A R C H P H A S E
13. Primary Search Phase
From the start of the search until clearly
heard signals are received, you are in the
primary search phase
.
40 meters
Primary search stripe from the last-seen point
in the direction of the flow of the avalanche
Search strategy
“Last-seen point known”
Search strategy
“Last-seen point not known”
In order to obtain the best range, slowly turn the beacon in all
directions. If a signal is received stop moving the beacon. Proceed in
this direction until the signal can be heard clearly. This marks
the end of the primary search phase.
Rescue:
Single person on foot or on skis
Last-seen point
Rescue: Multiple persons
All distances in meters
40
20
40
20
20
4 0
4 0
Regardless of the receive mode selected,
the following search strategies apply:
Last-seen point
