where you clip the shoulder mic to on a radio for storage
base of speaker mic
This is the slope angle avalanches can happen at
30-45 Degrees
may happen as low at 25 or high of 60 Degrees
Breaking strength of 11m rope
30kn
this is the area a subject was last observed (acronym)
(PLS) Point last seen
(double points explain the difference between LKP and PLS)
Magnetic declination is
The degree of difference between magnetic north and true/mathmatical north
Red, yellow, and blue, flags indicate:
Red: areas that have been probed and terrain traps
Blue: clues
Yellow: Perimeter of slide
Breaking strength of 25m webbing
18kn
These are trails draws and other linear features that may connect the hub and rim of a search
Spokes
Explain the ERNEST Acronym
Equalized, Redundant, Non Extending, Strong, Timely.
Force cones are:
The area of snow that an anchor grabs and puts load on
Breaking strength of 8mm cord
15 kn
Positions on a search (Before extrication operations) out of 5
Operations, Plans, Communications, Search teams, containment.
The T method is:
2x points solve the system using the T method with type
A way of figuring out a systems mechanical advantage,
Simple 5:1
Full deployment structure and positions
Enroute, IC appoints ops and safety
Trailhead, ops appoints base camp manager (ops conducts rp interveiw +10)
First wave, Site, Safety, Hasty beacon
Second wave, Hasty probe, scribe,
Third wave, Evac/medical, Probe lines
How much efficacy a carabiner have vs a pully in a MA system
The carabineer theoretically has 50% efficiency
The pully has 90% efficiency
Explain the Mechanical advantage ratio rule EX: (24:1)
Of every 24ft of rope pulled through the system your load will move 1 ft,
The charging bay indicator lights mean
Red Stable:
Red Flashing:
Green:
Flashing red and green:
Orange Flashing:
Red Stable: Charging
Red Flashing: not charging
Green: Charged
Flashing red and green: Charged but nearing end of service life
Orange Flashing: Battery is to hot/cold
Name 9 avalanche problem types
x2 points if you can explain each one
Wind slab, storm slab, dry loose, wet loose, wet slab, persistent slab, deep persistent slab, cornice fall, glide avalanche.
Breaking strength of SMC Prussik minding pulley
22kn
What is the difference between and even and odd MA system
Even: the tail end of the rope is terminated at the anchor
odd: the tail end is terminated at the load