Metal Detecting Search Pattern & Grid System Guide Tool

Guide effective search patterns, grid systems, and coverage techniques based on site size, terrain, and target density to ensure complete area coverage.

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Best for strategizing large sites.

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We ask for site size, terrain type, target density, search pattern preference, coil coverage goal, time available, and experience level because these ensure complete coverage. These inputs maximize finds. Limitation: the tool provides general patterns and may not suit all terrains; mark grids physically.

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Search Pattern Recommendations

1. Grid / Box Pattern

Overview

The grid or box pattern is effective for searching medium-sized wooded or brush areas. It allows for systematic coverage, ensuring that no part of the search area is overlooked.

2. Grid Size

Recommended Size

• Grid Size: 100 ft x 100 ft squares
• This size is manageable for an intermediate searcher and allows for thorough coverage in a medium area of 0.5-2 acres.

3. Overlap

Overlap Technique

• Medium Overlap:
  • Each searcher should overlap their coverage by approximately 25-50% with adjacent search lines. This ensures that any missed targets from the previous line are caught in the next pass.

4. Search Duration

Full Day Search

• A full day is recommended to adequately cover the designated search area, allowing for rest breaks and adjustments as needed.

5. Coverage and Missed Targets

Coverage

• The grid pattern provides systematic coverage, ensuring that the search area is divided into manageable sections. Each section can be thoroughly searched before moving to the next.

Missed Targets

• Potential Missed Targets:
  • Areas with dense brush or obstacles might conceal targets.
  • To minimize missed targets, ensure thorough checking of dense areas and consider using additional tools (like a metal detector or flashlight) for better visibility.

6. Diagram Description

Grid Layout

• Imagine a 100 ft x 100 ft grid superimposed over the search area. Each square represents a section to be searched.
• As searchers move through the grid, they should follow a back-and-forth pattern, ensuring adequate overlap between sections.

Diagram Elements

• X-Axis: Represents the width of the search area.
• Y-Axis: Represents the depth of the search area.
• Lines: Indicate the path searchers will take within each grid square.
• Shaded Areas: Represent missed targets or areas requiring additional attention.

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