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BINARY SEARCH METHOD [2 records]

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Record 1 2015-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
DEF

A search strategy that involves sending sign cutters in a direction that is perpendicular to the subject’s assumed direction of travel, in an effort to narrow down the size of the search area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
DEF

Stratégie de recherche qui [permet d'envoyer] des pisteurs dans une direction perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement supposée de la personne égarée, en vue de réduire le secteur de recherche.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)

Spanish

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