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La maniobra de búsqueda de un náufrago en la que se explora radialmente a partir del datum, dando giros de 120º a estribor en recorridos de una milla o menos, se denomina…The search for a person in the water that explores radially from the datum, making 120º turns to starboard on legs of one mile or less, is called…
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Correct answer: d) Sector search
Why it is correct
Radial legs from the datum with 120º turns form the sectors of this search.
Why the others are not
- a) Boutakow is a turn to return along your own wake.
- b) An expanding square turns 90º, with legs that grow.
- c) Anderson is a turn to return to the person.
How to work it out in the exam
- 120º and radial from a point: sectors. 90º: square.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2017 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 9 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2020 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
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