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ARC Network Discussion Forum Closing
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I have enjoyed running a discussion forum on the ARC Network for over 12 years now. However, the time has come to close the forum. With the advancement of social networking, texting and other forms of communication, discussion forums are simply "out of date". This forum will close at the end of this y...
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DRIVE 3 support
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Hello Traffic Crash Gurus, I have used the DRIVE3 software and found it to be very useful in the past. I am curently investigating a case where the "Decision Point" is critical to whether an approaching vehicle was within view during a driver's "last look". The software man...
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Lamp Analysis - Identification
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Greetings. I am working a crash in which a 1991 Buick LeSabre was struck in the rear by a heavy truck. The car was disabled on the roadway with hazard lights in operation according to witnesses. The car was incinerated except for the R tail light assembly. One bulb in the assembly clearly shows hot...
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Vehicle speed calc from Crush Data
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Does anyone have any Crush calculation/information/results for a 1997 Honda Civic passenger side impact? Average crush is 16.0 inches. Thanks. -Sleuth
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ATV Acceleration rates
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I am working a case involving a 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660 ATV. There doesn't seem to be any data on ATV acceleration rates that I can locate. Does anybody have any resources related to ATV acceleration rates? Many Thanks, Steve Ashton Crashteams Southern Ohio & Southern Indiana (513) 240-4887
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combined speed and delta "v"
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I need a little help. I'm working an accident where a single vehicle skidded over a couple of different surface types, impacted a light pole and severed it, then skidded to stop some distance after the pole impact. In my analysis, I performed an EDCRASH based crush analysis to get a delta V for the pole...
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profiling lighting
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I need to do some profiling on street light and head lights. How is the best way to handle this?
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Question about airborn crashes
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I saw the other post about launches and I began to wonder, sometimes not a good thing :). I understand the horizontal measurement, but have some questions about the height measurement. If I am understanding it, the height measurement is how it is related to the takeoff area, as in it lands, say 5 feet hi...
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Animation Example - New to the industry
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Hello All, I am new to the accident reconstruction industry, but have been producing animations for over 12 years. We made a demo video that can be seen here: http://aiwitness.com/?page_id=130 I would gladly welcome any feedback regarding things to improve. Thank you in advance! - Jonathan Arnol...
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speed from launch
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What is the best way to determine launch angle of a vehicle over a center median? Attempting to to determine speed of the vehicle at time of launch.
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HID Lamp Analysis Experience?
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Hello all, I'm happy to have found this forum and I hope one or more of you can help me. I am a relatively new TAI and Reconstructionist. Only 3 months after obtaining this position in my Dept., I was called out to a head-on, Double Fatal. This crash left absolutely no markings on the roadway and both ve...
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info data 09 Dodge Ram 1500
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We had in the Netherlands a big accident with a Dodge Ram 1500 in which 4 people were killed. Now I am looking for documentation for the accuracy of the EDR data. Maybe a SAE paper or a case in which the data has already been aproved in court. This is case is a test case to get EDR implanted in EUROPE. Pleas if y...
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No Collision Incident Nightmare
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One morning about 11 AM my wife and I planned to make a trip in two cars, but I had a quick errand to run. When I returned to my rural / suburban street, I saw my wife waiting in her car, stopped ahead of me on my right. Neither of us knew who was leading our two-car trip, so I pulled up to her car grille-to-grille...
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Calc Zone
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I would like you to try Calc Zone. I have purschased this software and i liked the report section on it. You can take it for a spin for 15 days. The report section is what sold me on this software. http://calczonepro.com/
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CDR and Eurospec vehicles
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I know this question has been asked before, and i seem to recall having seen and unofficial list some where, however does anyone know of vehicles that are not on the official list, that can be accessed by the CDR tool, I seem to recall some BMW`s being mentioned as well as Subaru, im particularly interes...
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Crash Logic
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Just had a demonstration of Crash Logic. A cool piece of work! This software is designed for recon specialists. I recommend it to everyone. Here's their website www.scenelogic.com
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BMW X5 Fatal rollover
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Anyone out there ever worked a case of a 2002 BMW X5 that rolled over and sustained massive crush to the AB pillars and roof causing fatal injuries to the driver. Airbags did not deploy. (the photos of this MVA look more like a typical tractor trailer underride case). Please reply if you worked such a cas...
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Measuring systems
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What measuring systems or AIMS is everyone using now to measure your collision or crime scenes? Just curious whats out there now.
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found software that manages cases
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i read this discussion board a lot, but had to register to answer this since i found it. called a couple of friends that went to the NAJAAR conference last year in Atlantic City, and they said there was a vendor there that was introducing a case management software for crash recon teams - called scene log...
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Managing Data, Photos, CDR, Docs, etc.
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Other than some sort of custom built software, is there anything out there that I can use to keep my data, photos, CDR data, etc. stored in??
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Looking for RECON Case Management
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Looking for a Case Management Solution for Reconstruction. Anyone know of a single database software that manages all investigation elements and post investigation elements? Moved to Houston from East Coast. Lots of work here and would like to have my cases managed in one single database soft...
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Case Management Software for Crash Recon Teams?
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Heard there was a new Case Management Software for Crash Recon teams? Anyone know where I can find it? Supposed to be new and already in the State of Wisconsin. Thanks, CrashPro
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Loss of control of BMW M3 on asphalt surface
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Speed From Crush + Distance of Travel after Impact
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Hi to All, I got hit by a van while driving my car. The question is can a reasonably accurate conclusion as to; 1) The combined speed of both the vehicle be determined from the crush damage to the two vehicles involved? 2) Can the individual speeds of the vehicles involved be determined? I know this is n...
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Pedicabs
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Is there anyone out there who has any collision informaiton on pedicabs, safety issues with pedicabs, testing on stopping while carying passengers, turning/steering factors, etc? Or, does anyone know where I can find any? I have found some information on trikes but it is very limited. I have b...
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Quiet Summer
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Wow. No posts for 6 weeks. Must be a quiet summer so far. Everyone be safe
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A little help
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I am working a head on a highway. A toyota corolla crossed into the oppossing lane and struck a GMC Yukon almost headlight to headlight. Offset less then 2 degrees. I have three witnesses behind the car who state speed of 55 MPH with zero braking from the car. I have no witness account for the Yukon. ...
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Speed Ranges during computations
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Does anyone use speed ranges for their reports? I have a local police department that is using speed ranges more often than minimum speed estimates. Thsi would be fine but sometimes the speed range is quite large.
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Question about Critical speed Yaw
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Assisting with a CSY crash. This is the best well defined CSY that I have ever seen. Measured a chord on the front right tire mark outside edge about two feet after right rear crosses over. Pulled the chord 88 feet and took a middle ordinate of 20 inches. Took second chord on the same tire mark startin...
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Accident Recon
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I am currently a sworn LEO in SC and am on my department's accident recon team. I want to make a career out of recon and need to get out of law enforcement for family reasons. I already have my undergrad in Criminal Justice and am contemplating going back for a second, possibly Engineering. Any though...
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