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EScholarship UC Item 8jr9w523 by vanthe08112003 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study analyzes 3,465 reports of surface vessel sightings from aircraft to identify factors affecting visibility, using probit analysis to determine visual thresholds. Key factors include meteorological visibility, altitude, ship size, and environmental conditions, with empirical functions developed for each. The research aims to enhance forecasting methods for sighting vessels under various circumstances and suggests further studies for deeper insights.
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- vanthe08112003
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