Editing Balto/Water HRD (section)

=== Environment Section ===

This section captures the platform and water conditions for the search.

==== Activity ====

Select the type of activity being performed:
* '''Known''' — Handler knows the source location
* '''Single-blind''' — Handler does not know, but someone else does
* '''Double-blind''' — Neither handler nor person directing the search knows
* '''Boat acclimation''' — Familiarizing the dog with boat operation
* '''Odor imprinting in water''' — Teaching the dog the target odor
* '''Extending working time''' — Building endurance
* '''Current reading''' — Practicing reading the dog's behavior
* '''Other''' — Any other activity type

==== Platform ====

Select the type of platform being used:
* '''Boat''' — Working from a boat (enables Boat type and Motor type)
* '''Shoreline''' — Working from the shore
* '''Dock/Pier''' — Working from a dock or pier
* '''Bridge''' — Working from a bridge
* '''Wading''' — Wading in shallow water
* '''Other''' — Any other platform type

==== Boat Type ====

If the platform is Boat, select the specific type:
* N/A, Flat-bottom, V-hull, Canoe/Kayak, Pontoon, Rigid inflatable, Paddle board, Other

If the platform is not Boat, this field is disabled and set to N/A automatically.

==== Motor Type ====

If the platform is Boat, select the motor type:
* N/A, Outboard gas, Electric trolling, Other

If the platform is not Boat, this field is disabled and set to N/A automatically.

==== Water Type ====

Select the body of water being searched:
* Lake, River/Stream, Pond, Reservoir, Swamp/Marsh, Tidal, Other

==== Salinity ====

Select the water salinity:
* Salt water, Fresh water, Brackish

==== Water Clarity ====

Select the visibility of the water:
* Clear, Slightly turbid, Turbid, Opaque, Other

==== Wave Action ====

Select the wave conditions:
* Calm/Flat, Light chop, Moderate chop, Heavy chop, Other

==== Current Speed ====

Select the strength of any water current:
* None, Slow, Moderate, Fast, Other

==== Current Direction ====

Select the direction of the current relative to wind:
* With wind, Against wind, Perpendicular, Variable, Other

==== Relative Wind ====

Select the wind direction relative to the search area:
* Into search area, Away from search area, Crosswind, Variable, Other

==== Water Temperature ====

Select Cold or Warm. This affects scent dispersion in water.