MARCH 2005 - Accident Reconstruction Newsletter

This month's newsletter focuses on Child Passenger Safety

Welcome to the March 2005 issue of the Accident Reconstruction Newsletter. Please see the topical links in the column to the right for this months featured articles.

Most of our focus this past month has been on organizing the upcoming ARC-CSI Crash Conference. We have also been working on adding new content to the ARC Network and updating certain areas. One area that was completely revamped was the ARC Network Book Store. We have added a bunch of new books and also an area where you can subscribe to various automotive and forensic magazines including the Accident Reconstruction Journal. If you have a book or books you would like to display in our book store please contact the ARC Network.

The ARC Network has been expanding and now owns and hosts two other web sites:

• CrashConferences.com: This web site was designed to host the ARC-CSI Conference web pages and also provide an area to alert visitors to other forthcoming crash conferences. If you would like to list any upcoming conferences on this site, please email the ARC Network. Since launching this web site last year, we are already the #1 listing in Google and other major search engines for the search topic "Crash Conferences"!
• Crash-Data-Retrieval-System.com: This web site was developed to provide information on the Crash Data Retrieval System. It also ties in to the ARC Network Expert Database to provide a current list of ARC Network members who offer Crash Data Retrieval services. This web site also offers a $200 rebate on purchasing the CDR System Kit.

2005 ARC-CSI Crash Conference

Everything is now in place to make this years conference the best yet. If you have already registered for the conference get ready for some intense learning. The following are the topics and speakers for this years crash conference:

1. Damage and Energy: How it Works / Why it Works
   Speaker: Bruno Schmidt
   
2. Pedestrian Crash Reconstruction Methodologies
   Speaker: Jerry Eubanks
   
3. Investigating Multi-Vehicle Pile-ups
   Speaker: Dave Stopper
   
4. Pedestrian Crash Case Studies
   Speaker: George Hall, P.E.
   
5. Commercial Vehicle EDR
   Speaker: Tim Reust
   
6. Pedestrian Crash Injuries
   Speaker: Judson Welcher
   
7. Child Safety Seat Issues in Crash Reconstruction
   Speaker: Mark McCullogh
   
8. Skills Update: Using Crash Test Data
   Speaker: C.R. Lewis
   
9. Crash Data Retrieval System: Developments and Future Trends
   Speaker: Andy Bunch, Vetronix Corp.
   
10. When Do Airbags Deploy: Deployment Decision Making
    Douglas Nunan, Delphi Electronics & Safety
    
11. Crash Test Data Review and CD-set Distribution
    Speaker: Crash Test Staff
    
12. Keynote Address: Evolution of Accident Reconstruction as a Science

The crash conference will also feature fully instrumented and documented crash testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including pedestrian crash tests and car-to-car crash tests. All data, video, and digital pictures will be provided on a 2-disc CD set and handed out at the conclusion of the conference (Friday).

Special Evening Reception

At this years evening reception, Vetronix Corporation will be hosting "Tools of the Trade". During the evening reception, tables will be set up where attendees can learn more about the "tools of the trade" and what technology is available to assist in their reconstruction needs.

Exhibitors Currently Registered:

• Vetronix Corporation
• Photomodeler - Read Paper PDF: Semi-Automated Crush Determination Using Coded and Non-
  Coded Targets with Close-Range Photogrammetry
• Expert Witness Services
• Thorn Consulting Services
• Laser Technology
• KARA Company

If you have not yet registered for this conference, please use the following links for more information and to register:

• Conference Information
• Conference Attendee Registration: PDF
• Exhibitor Information and Registration

NOTE: Early registration (and your opportunity to save $200)
ends on May 4, 2005!

One Day CDR Update Class (Prior to and separate from the ARC-CSI Conference)

In addition to the ARC-CSI Crash Conference, Collision Safety Institute will be holding a one-day CDR Update Class on June 6, 2005 (the day before ARC-CSI starts). This class will be held at the same location as the ARC-CSI Crash Conference and you can also book a room with the same ARC-CSI code to get the special group rate. All the information regarding this can be found at the ARC-CSI Crash Conference web site. NOTE: you must pre-qualified for this CDR class.

If you attend both the CDR Update class and ARC-CSI
you will receive a $50 discount off tuition!

2005 MapScenes Conference (Prior to and separate from the ARC-CSI Conference)

Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV
June 5-6 2005 (just prior to the ARC-CSI Conference)

Introducing the new MapScenes PRO 2006 and Evidence Recorder 3.0 programs!

Join us for training, demonstrations and interactive discussions on all the new features. In attendance will be MicroSurvey President and CEO, Darcy Detlor; MapScenes Manager, Susan Bracchi and MicroSurvey Director of Product Development, Jason Poitras.

For more information on topics, instructors, events schedule, cost, and how to win the new programs with a MicroSurvey Tracker, visit MapScenes.com or call Susan Bracchi at 1.800.668.3312. Don't miss out on this valuable event. Space is filling up fast! Sign up today and we'll see you in Las Vegas!

If you attend both the MapScenes Conference and ARC-CSI
you will receive a $50 discount off tuition!

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Each month the ARC Network continues to grow with new memberships and contacts. We now have over 500 members and going strong. We would like to thank everyone for their support.

The ARC Network would like to thank everyone for continuing to make the ARC Network the number one web site for accident reconstruction and traffic investigation.

Inside This Issue

Job Posting

The following five articles are in PDF format, you may need to provide time to download. Download free PDF Reader.

• PDF: Child Safety Seat Test Results 2004
• PDF: Child Safety Seat Test Results 2003
• PDF: Child Restraints Testing: Status Report
• PDF: Child Passenger Safety Laws
• PDF: Misuse of Child Restraints
• Children and Air Bags
• Replacement of Child Seats After A Collision
• Child Restraint Re-use After Minor Crashes (NHTSA's Position)
• Dictionary of Child Safety Seat Terms
• Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2005 (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Facts About Children and Youth
• Persons Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by State and Age Group (2002)
• ARC Network New Members
• Accident Reconstruction Education and Training Events - New events added every month.
• In The News
• Membership Information

Please direct any questions regarding this issue of the Accident Reconstruction Newsletter to
the ARC Network

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