This presentation will seek to aid in developing an understanding of why a night search capability is essential.  It will consider how our senses work and examine the skills required to search effectively at night and the processes underpinning them.

? Looking at why the skill of night search is an essential part of the tool-kit for a SAR responder

? Considering where searchers can usefully be deployed at night being mindful of misper behaviour

? Outlining methods of search for effective and efficient searching at night

? Developing an understanding of our senses to maximise searcher performance

? A look at how developing technology could assist night search efforts