MarCast provides search and rescue (SAR) drift modelling that predicts where a person or object lost at sea will travel under the influence of wind, current and leeway — helping coordinators focus the search area and save time when it matters most.
Model how persons-in-water and drifting objects move under combined wind, current and leeway forces.
Generate probable drift areas to focus search assets and reduce time to locate.
Re-run as the operation develops and as fresh wind and current forecasts arrive.
Produce clear, shareable maps for coordination across response teams.
Driven by coupled ocean and atmospheric data for sharper predictions.
Export maps and outputs to support coordination and after-action review.
SAR drift modelling predicts the likely drift of a person or object lost at sea using wind, current and leeway data, producing a probable search area to focus rescue efforts.
Leeway is the movement of a floating object caused directly by wind acting on the part of the object above the water, and it is a key factor in accurately predicting drift.
Scenarios are designed to be set up and run rapidly so the search area can be defined and updated during a live operation.
Both — run drift models yourself through the software, or have our team deliver the analysis using the same validated engine.
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