Because of the very large area where debris was expected to disperse, detection was paired with modeling efforts in order to focus detection resources on areas where debris was most likely to be located. The characteristics and behavior of any debris object is important in order to better understand and model its movement, durability/persistence, and where it is likely to collect in the ocean or on shore.
Because of the very large area where debris was expected to disperse, detection was paired with modeling efforts in order to focus detection resources on areas where debris was most likely to be located. The characteristics and behavior of any debris object is important in order to better understand and model its movement, durability/persistence, and where it is likely to collect in the ocean or on shore.