Rope Rescue Ch. 10-14

Vector refers collectively to the direction and magnitude of a given force.

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Every force has magnitude and direction, so a vector is associated with every force.

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An angle is the measure of the difference in direction between two lines as measured at the intersection of the two line segments.

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Tension is created in the rope or other system components by the forces at each end as they act in opposition to one another. The magnitude of tension is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by gravitational force, plus or minus any acceleration forces that are also acting on the object.

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Others use dual rope systems, where access equipment is used on one rope and backup/safety equipment is attached to another.

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Utilizing standardized terminology is key in maintaining safety during a rope rescue.

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It is never good practice to back up anchor systems by backing up to the same anchorage or backing up to a separate anchorage.

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Rigging plates are commonly used to draw multiple anchor points together to a single point, or to disperse multiple lines from a single anchor point.

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Multi-point anchor systems collect multiple anchor points together to form a single connection point so that force is distributed and shared by the all the anchor points.

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Enclosed basket litters do not offer additional protection to the subject.

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