Downwind: Scent Theory & Odor Dynamics
$60.00
1 hour
What is scent? Where does it come from, where does it go, and why is this important?
Learn about the physical properties of scent with an emphasis on locating human sources through air, land, and water, including patterns of scent movement and presentation based on environmental conditions, the effect of time on scent and its decay, how scent theory can be applied to better understand canine odor thresholds, behavior, and performance, and factors influencing human decomposition and odor generation. An overview of selected case studies will be provided to demonstrate how concepts discussed during this course can impact subject location and search outcomes.