Improving search and rescue through citizen science

Dr Mark Witkowski in conversation with a member of the public at an Imperial Fringe

At Imperial Festival 2016, Dr Mark Witkowski and Nikola Dourtchev enabled visitors to participate in research that could aid real world search and rescue operations by exploring how information from drones is presented. 

The Search and Rescue stand at Imperial Festival 2016 was particularly popular with members of the public as they got hands-on with equipment and involved in real research.

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About Imperial Festival

Every year, we open our doors in South Kensington to share with the public our research in science, engineering, health and business.

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From the Festival and Fringe to one-off events and talks, there are lots of ways to take part in our public events programme.

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