1.6  Place a Region

If you have not defined the perimeter of the desired region, review the Define the Search Parameters section for more information and recommendations.

Traversing a region is usually best done in the long dimension rather than the short one to minimize the number of turns required.

The region should extend slightly beyond the extents of the search area in the direction of the transects. You want the search to be conducted while running the transects and not during the turns at the ends. By selecting an area slightly larger, you can ensure the turns are made outside of the desired area of coverage.

To place the region, make sure the Map view is visible and select the Missions tab -> Regions subtab. Click on the New Region button. Using the mouse, click on the map to draw the perimeter of the region.

Generally, the region does not need to be 100% accurate as long as it extends slightly beyond the desired area of coverage as noted above.

You can expand the region by clicking new points outside of the existing perimeter.

You can delete region at any time and place new region if you are not satisfied with the result.