Timeline Analysis

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"The tracking stick of Search Management" by K. Snider - SARBC

Time line analysis provides a logical second opinion as to the possible outcome and location of a missing subject.

Time lines are constructed from known events and mixed in with subjective possibilities. To ensure the greatest accuracy, the start of the time line must be a known factual PLS where the date and time last seen is an absolute. On one side of the line, time and possible travelled distance are plotted. On the other side of the line, all chronological events known, such as, environmental conditions along with appropriate behavior characteristics are plotted to match to the distance, or time. If a trip plan has been left, this is also plotted on the time line.

Once all data has been entered on the time line, the line is created to the status map scale. This allows the time line to form fit the terrain, and possibly show the locations of hazards during difficult weather or lighting conditions. The time line may also show possible camp locations, allowing a new LKP to be discovered.

The time line also can be like an independant audit of the initial POA's. This is due to the fact the high POA segments should be in the most likely travelled distance of the time line.

Correctly utilized time lines, along with indepth search analysis and accurate POA assignments, may allow the search management team to localize likely spots sooner.

Basic information required would be from your questionnaire, environmental profile and behavior characteristics.