The influence of the errors of surface currents field probability distribution on search area determination

Determination of search area is one of the most important tasks during SAR action at sea. According to the generally accepted methods [2] the most probable area in which the search object could be found is calculated for the hydro-meteorological conditions existed at the moment of accident. In fact the history of the on scene conditions has a significant influence on the developed surface currents field. The paper presents the influence of the errors of surface currents field probability distribution on search area determination.