Ian W: I am not missing the point, at all. I absolutely agree with how valuable any debris found would be. It would go a LONG WAY to changing the search operation's basis from an area of uncertainty to a more useful datum.
One could then use current models to estimate a better LKP, or LKPAoU, that would confine the actual search for the aircraft, and those acoustic beacons, to an area that has a hope in hell of hearing a noise before the beacon goes silent.
Closure? That isn't the primary mission area I care about. I understand the politics of this issue, but that is in my mind a secondary consideration until someone can figure out where MH370 came to rest.
Originally Posted by PriFly
In regards to aircraft carrier I agree. I think the USN should at least send a LHD/LPD (heli carrier not full flat top) to join in the effort.
Why? Because we have one, or because it will aid the effort in a particular fashion? I have a few ideas, but would be interested in what yours are.