Meet Team RescueStreamer - Dr. Robert Yonover

Dr. Robert Yonover earned his Ph.D. in geochemistry/volcanology from the University of Hawaii School of Ocean & Earth Science Technology with laboratory research at NASA Johnson Space Center and MIT. He has a history of innovative scientific contributions, technologies and patents. Dr. Yonover’s unique background arose from his roots as a non-talking child with a strong connection to nature and the ability to approach problems in a primitive yet creative fashion. Using life and death situations with the ocean as his laboratory, he has invented a multitude of survival technologies, including the military-approved RescueStreamer®, an emergency distress signaling device, is now in use by all branches of the U.S. Military. Dr. Yonover’s media credits include appearances on CNN, PBS, Discovery Channel, with most major magazines covering the RescueStreamer® technology.

Dr. Yonover's has a new book out entitled "Hardcore Inventing" from Skyhorse Publishing New York (with award-winning co-author Elle Crowe). The book is already receiving rave reviews (see http://www.hardcoreinventing.com/) and is now available in bookstores worlwide.

Please follow him on Twitter and become a Fan of RescueStreamer on Facebook!

RescueStreamer Discovery Channel Video on Youtube

The Story Behind The Rescue Streamer

“We kept wondering why they couldn’t see us.”

It’s an all-too-common scenario in search and rescue missions; aircraft fly overhead, unable to see survivors. No matter how much they flail their arms, people are little more than a speck.

RescueStreamer®, the brainchild of geo-chemist Dr. Robert Yonover, was borne following a frightening single-engine Cessna flight. He wondered how he’d be seen, let alone rescued. A week later, Yonover saw artist Christo’s pink plastic wrapping of the islands in Biscayne Bay, and his question was answered.

“I just said if I could unroll a little pink piece of plastic behind me, then [rescuers] could see me.”

Of course, it had to float. It also had to remain unfurled, regardless of wind conditions. It had to be light enough to carry, easy enough to deploy (even if injured) and visible over any terrain. These were the complications of a seemingly simple invention, and after 11 years of research and development, the revolutionary RescueStreamer® was introduced.

Since then, RescueStreamer® has undergone countless independent tests and is now approved for use by all branches of the US military. RescueStreamer® is available in several sizes, both online and in local retail outlets.