Crash Testing Conference
Hosted by the Maryland Association of Traffic Accident Investigators, this year’s conference agenda includes 2½ days of crash testing, lecture presentations and vendor displays focusing on current topics and trends in motor vehicle collision reconstruction. Crash testing at this year’s conference will include underride impacts of passenger type vehicles with a large semi-trailer.
Scheduled presenters for this year’s event include:
- Jeff Muttart – Accident Dynamics Research Center -
Human Factors in Traffic Collisions - Jim Sobek – Clearly Visible Presentations, LLC and Wolf Technical Services –
Vision and Vehicle Headlight Optics - Kevin Johnson – Clearly Visible Presentations, LLC and Wolf Technical Services–
Low Light Forensic Photography - Angela Trego, PhD – Trego Engineering –
Side Underride Analysis - Bill Messerschmidt –
Retroreflective Treatment Investigation and Analysis - Andy Rich –
EBS, KEES, dV and the First Law of Thermodynamics - Chuck Veppert – Valley Technical Services –
Commercial Vehicle Conspicuity Requirements - Jeremy Onyan – Pictometry International Corporation and Arnold Wheat – Accident Reconstruction Services, Inc. –
Pictometry, New Applications - Joe Cofone –
Commercial Vehicle Rollovers
Optional/Additional Training Class and Sessions:
On Tuesday, October 5, 2010, as a prelude to the main conference, an optional full day training class on forensic mapping and diagramming will be held. This class, presented by PSFM, promises to provide answers for the novice and advanced practitioner involved in forensic mapping.
The class will cover:
- A short history of Forensic Mapping, from its roots in surveying to the newer methods of the present
- A review of EDMI trig functions with applications on how the EDMI measures angles/distances
- Review and explanations of recommended Forensic Mapping protocols, proper operation of FM equipment, mapping techniques, examples of misapplication of FM, and other legal issues
- How to convert hard (paper) copies of data recorder files into a useable diagram without the digital file, how to calibrate and overlay aerial photographs onto mapped diagrams in CAD
- Tips and tricks of the trade
The class should interest both the novice and active Forensic Mapper, as well as those who might have contact with Forensic Mapping data and CAD diagrams
Registration for this class can be made while registering for the conference and there is an additional fee of $45, which includes lunch.
On Wednesday, October 6, Kevin Johnson will present an optional evening session on nighttime photography. This session will expand on Kevin’s lecture and include practical applications, so bring your camera and a tripod. No additional charge or registration is required for this session.
The following ACTAR CEU’s will be awarded for participants of each of our events:
Conference: 18 CEU’s estimated
PSFM Class: 6 CEU’s estimated
Nighttime Photography: 3 CEU’s estimated
Conference Venue:
The venue for this year’s conference is the Grand Hotel, located on the ocean and Ocean City’s boardwalk at 21st Street. The nightly room rate for conference attendees is $79.00 (+taxes) for a standard room. A limited number of King-Whirlpool Jacuzzi rooms (upper level room with a large Jacuzzi tub, kitchenette, and amenities from Bath & Body Works™) are available for $119.00 (+taxes) per night. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel and advise them that your reservations are for the MdATAI conference.
Grand Hotel
2100 Baltimore Avenue
Ocean City, MD 21842
800-447-6779
www.grandhoteloceancity.com
In addition to excellent rooms, all of which are ocean front or ocean view, located within the Grand Hotel is the Java Beach Coffee House that offers a wide range of beverages and light fare 24 hours a day, the Grand Salon and Day Spa, bar lounge and recently renovated pizzeria. Free wireless Internet access is also available throughout all common areas of the hotel.
Important Note! The Grand Hotel has a policy that they do not accept debit cards, even those with credit card logos. They do work with government agencies for payments, as well as for tax exempt payments (tax exempt form required).
Visit the Accommodations page for more information about Ocean City and the Grand Hotel, as well as airport and shuttle service information.
Registration:
Registration Fees and Deadlines:
| Member of Sponsoring Organization | $345 | Prior to 9/6/2010 |
| Non-Member | $395 | Prior to 9/6/2010 |
| Member | $385 | After 9/6/2010 |
| Non-Member | $435 | After 9/6/2010 |
| (For non-members – join any sponsoring organization before 9/6/2010 and receive the member price) | ||
In addition to lectures and crash testing, your registration fee also provides five meals (including a cookout at the crash test facility), a Tuesday evening reception and a buffet-banquet dinner Thursday evening.
Additional Packages:
| Meal and Crash Testing Package for Spouse or Significant Other: | $95.00/Person |
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| Additional Buffet-Banquet Attendee (i.e., spouse) for Thursday evening only: | $30.00/Person |
Sponsoring Organizations:
Maryland Association of Traffic Accident Investigators (MdATAI)
National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)
National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and Investigators (NATARI)
New Jersey Association of Accident Reconstructionists (NJAAR)
New York Statewide Traffic Accident Reconstruction Society (NYSTARS)
Professional Society of Forensic Mapping (PSFM)
ACTAR Exam:
An ACTAR accreditation exam will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Contact ACTAR (www.actar.org) for details. Plans are being made to hold a separate exam preparation class on Monday, October 4. Please check the website for details and updates.
Vendors:
We will have vendors on hand to demonstrate the latest equipment, software and services available for collision reconstruction. If you are interested in promoting your product or service to our industry, please visit the Vendor Registration Page or contact Victor Craig at 301-843-1371 for further information.
Purchase of a vendor table also provides access for 1 to all meals and the crash test exercise.
For Additional Information, please contact:
Bob Squire 410-360-8140
Victor Craig 301-843-1371 Vendor Services
