Breakout: Operationalizing Space Enabled Search and Rescue Workshop (Open to All)
Wednesday 11 March 2026
South Pacific 1-2
This workshop will explore how space-enabled search and rescue (SAR4SaR) capabilities can be effectively integrated into search and rescue operations (SAROPS) to enhance planning, execution, and outcomes. While current research focuses on the hardware and software aspects of SAR4SaR, the workshop will address how these advancements can be incorporated into operational frameworks to realize anticipated efficiencies and improve mission success. Participants will examine strategies for integrating space-based technologies into SAROPS planning and execution phases, ensuring seamless coordination and leveraging the full potential of SAR4SaR capabilities. The discussion will highlight the operational benefits of space-enabled systems, such as improved situational awareness, faster response times, and enhanced resource allocation, while addressing challenges in implementation and adoption. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how SAR4SaR can transform search and rescue operations, driving innovation and delivering better outcomes in complex and dynamic environments.

