SAFETY AND ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
• Video Analysis −− Video tracking - static and moving camera −− Speed analysis - 2D planar tracking; landmark, line-of-sight analysis DAY THREE • Photogrammetry: Formal Methods - Vehicle −− Hands on workshop: PhotoModeler - photograph analysis; lens distortion removal; import photographs; process recognizable features; obtain accurate 3D models or scan data; output, and align; compare results −− Camera matching photogrammetry • Photogrammetry: Alternative Methods −− Target based photogrammetry (Rhino Photo) −− Hands-on workshop: photo scanning (VisualSFM) - coverage, scale; photograph vehicle; process in VisualSFM; align to 3D model for comparison; accident scene example • Photogrammetric Technology Applications −− Image projection - nighttime visibility; texturing (camera projections); striation analysis • Admissibility −− Range of uncertainty determination −− References Photography for Accident Reconstruction, Product Liability, and Testing 3 Days | Classroom Seminar I.D.# C1729 Many technical projects, most vehicle and component testing, and all accident reconstructions, product failure analyses, and other forensic investigations, require photographic documentation. Roadway evidence disappears, tested or wrecked vehicles are repaired, disassembled, or scrapped, and components can be tested to failure. Photographs are frequently the only evidence that remains of a wreck, or the only records of subjects before or during tests. Making consistently good images during any inspection is a critical part of the evaluation process. Anyone involved in these technical pursuits must be able to create professional images regardless of the lighting or physical conditions. Photographs should not be “okay” or “close enough” any more than calculations or analysis should be. If the project is important enough for accurate calculations, it is important enough for accurate photographs. For testing and projects, results must be presented in court, to boards, management, or peer groups, or published in reports and Instructor: Fee: $1795 William Neale and Toby Terpstra 2 CEUs URL: sae.org/learn/content/c1712/
technical papers. This course will provide the skills necessary to consistently produce high-quality photographs for any purpose. This is a hands-on class and students should bring the following with them to class: a camera (with manual exposure mode preferred) with the instruction manual; battery; normal or zoom lens; macro lens (if available); flash with batteries; circular polarizer; and tripod with head; laptop computer with card reader and photo software (if available, as this will be helpful to review images and set up workflow.) This course has been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) for 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Upon completion of this seminar, accredited reconstructionists should mail a copy of their course certificate and the $5 student CEU fee to ACTAR, PO Box 1493, North Platte, NE 69103. Learning Objectives By attending this seminar, participants will be able to: • Consistently produce quality photographs • Create complete and meaningful photographic record of any project, accident, or testing • Ascertain what equipment works, and when, why, and how to use it • Describe the photographic process used, from equipment through post-processing (necessary for many court proceedings and peer-reviewed papers) • Develop a consistent methodology for post-processing and distribution of images Who Should Attend This course is designed for individuals who must take photo- graphs as part of their field of work. This may include accident reconstructionist, product failure analysts, forensic scientists and engineers, testing and development engineers, human factors experts, biomechanical and biomedical experts, police agencies, government agencies, and anyone needing to illustrate technical papers or books. Prerequisites Individuals should have some familiarity with taking photographs within their field of work, but even first-time photographers will benefit. Topical Outline DAY ONE • Why Your Photography Skills Matter −− Lights off demo (there is always enough light) • Camera Fundamentals (w/hands-on) −− Camera formats: DSLR, p&s, mirrorless, full frame, crop sensor −− Equivalent focal lengths −− Raw vs. JPEG −− Camera settings: white balance, sharpening, color profile
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