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WATAI Calendar of Events and Announcements Crush Energy Analysis Course
Crush Energy Analysis adds a whole new dimension to standard advanced accident investigation. Crush analysis uses the known strength of vehicle materials and components in evaluating damage. It allows the investigator to better determine factors such as speed and impact in complex situations such as roll-overs and multi-vehicle collisions. As accident investigation becomes more technical-and precise-this is must-have knowledge for a true professional.
DATES: March 15 – 19, 2010
LOCATION: EVERETT POLICE DEPT. – 1121 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett WA 98208
COST: $350 (WATAI Member) / $450 (Non WATAI Member)
40 hours 2 instructors
Maximum number of students: 30
Prerequisite: Collision Reconstruction Investigation
Required of Student:
- 100% attendance
- hand-held scientific calculator
Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the principles of CRUSH energy analysis and will be able to apply those principles when investigating motor vehicle crashes.
Materials Provided:
- Course binder with resource materials, presentation notes, classroom projects and note paper
- CD ROM which includes student presentation review & resource materials
SIGN UP: Go to the registration form.
Collision Reconstruction Update
In a field as dynamic and fast-paced as accident investigation, even the most seasoned professionals need to brush up on the latest techniques and developments. Laws, investigative tools and automobile construction and features continue to evolve. You must stay current to remain at the top of your game. This course can be adjusted to address the deficits of your agency or the particular circumstances of your region.
Please visit ‘ACCIDENTANALYSIS.NET’ for a more detailed course description.
40 hours 2 instructors Maximum number of students: 30
COST: $350 (WATAI Member) $450 (Non WATAI Member)
Prerequisite: Collision Reconstruction Investigation (or equivalent)
Required of Student:
• 100% attendance
• hand-held scientific calculator
Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course the student will have learned the latest available information pertaining to updated accident investigation technology and methods.
Materials Provided:
• Course binder with resource materials, presentation notes, classroom projects and note paper
• CD ROM which includes student presentation review & resource materials
LOCATION: Overlake Christian Church - 9900 Willows Rd NE Redmond WA 98052
DATE: May 17 – May 21, 2010
REGISTRATION: Download the course registration form.
2009 WATAI Fall Conference
Staged collisions with Rusty Haight
Presentation of vector diagramming and using momentum with no zero approach angle - Greg Russell
Location:
October 26th (crash testing day) : Wild Waves parking lot - 36201 Enchanted Pkwy, Federal Way, WA 98003
October 27 & 28th (classroom instruction): Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center - 19010 1st Ave South, Burien, WA 98148
- Oct 26th the crash day the start time as 9:00
- Oct 27th the start time is 8:00
Lee Dechant from DCS inc, and I-witness will be presenting in the afternoon session
- Oct 28th the start time is 8:00
Rob Kaufman-Crash Safety Researcher will be presenting in the morning session.
For more information on pricing and agenda click here to view PDF conference flier
To download 2009 Fall Conference Registration Form Click Here
2009 WATAI Spring Conference
May 4th
Location: Federal Way City Hall; 33325 8th Ave South Federal Way, WA 98003 Click here for Directions
Join us for the 2009 WATAI Spring Conference.
** Topic of discussion – Lighting & Visibility issues **
A more in-depth brochure on the topic of discussion will be posted in the coming weeks. This conference is FREE OF CHARGE to all current paid members of WATAI. NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Just show up and enjoy.
*** TRAINING OPPORTUNITY***
Given the economic times that both law enforcement members and private consultant members are facing, WATAI wants to get this information out as soon as possible to allow our members plenty of time to schedule and plan for any attendance. Because of this, some information is limited at this time but it will be updated as soon as it changes.
In conjunction with this years Spring Conference, the speakers of the conference will be putting on a 4 day class.
Training: Lighting and visibility issues
DATE: May 5th through 8th
Location: Federal Way Police Department; 33325 8th Ave South Federal Way, WA 98003
This class will go into greater detail on the topic of discussion from the Spring Conference. A more in-depth brochure and website information for registration will be sent out once it is finalized.
2008 WATAI Fall Conference
October 14th – 16th, 2008
Location: Greater Seattle area – visit our website for updated information
Join us for a special training opportunity at our 2008 Fall Conference. Over the course of three days, various instructors/presenters will give lectures on several different systems involving commercial/heavy trucks. Topics will include brake systems and their components, engines, tires & event data recorders.
The list of topics and presenters is nearing finalization. As more information comes available it will be posted on the WATAI website.
THIS IS A NORMAL WATAI CONFERENCE. NO SPECIAL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. ALL CURRENT PAID MEMBERS OF WATAI ARE FREE TO ATTEND.
*** SEVERAL CURRENT BOARD POSITIONS WILL BE UP FOR RE-ELECTION***
THOSE POSITIONS ARE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, BOARD POSITION #2 AND BOARD POSITION #4.
Human Factors for Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Instructor: Jeffrey W. Muttart
Dates / Time: October 20 - 24, 2008 - 8am until 5pm each day
Location: Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
19010 1st Avenue South Burien, WA 98148
Directions: http://maps.yahoo.com/map?&q2=19010%20First%20Avenue%20South%20Burien%20WA%2098148&mag=5&ard=1#mvt=m&lat=47.433551&lon=-122.335279&mag=3&q1=undefined&q2=19010%20First%20Avenue%20South%20Burien%20WA%2098148
Costs: $350 (Current WATAI/FARO Members)
$450 (Non-WATAI/FARO attendees and WATAI/FARO Members who register after
September 10, 2008)
Course Description: This 40-hour course is designed for traffic crash investigators who desire to build upon their educational foundation by developing a greater understanding of the Human Factors involved in crash investigations to better assess collision causation.
Course Topics include:
- A History of Reaction Time Research and Definition of Terms
- Delayed Response Times (Immediacy, Neutralized, Contrast, Anticipation, Recall, Context, Relative Velocity, Eccentricity, Expectancy, Driving Task, Speed Accuracy Trade-offs) - Introduction to DRIVE³
- Driver Responses: Before Perception (Nighttime), To Path Intrusions, To Lead Vehicles, In Head-On Crash Situations
- Traffic Control and Intersection Response Issues
- Perception-Response Time Distributions
- Search Patterns, Decision Making
- Witness Testimony
- Fatigue / Alcohol
About the Instructor: Mr. Muttart is an ACTAR accredited reconstructionist with an advanced degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Hartford (CT) and a current Ph.D. candidate at the University of Massachusetts. Prior to devoting time to his advanced studies, Mr. Muttart was a police officer in Groton, CT. for several years. Mr. Muttart will help each student, regardless of their technical background or experience, gain new and fresh insight into the often complicated and confusing arena of Human Factors as it relates to collision investigation and causation. Each student will receive a large 3-ring binder filled with reference material they will benefit from throughout their investigator/reconstructionist career.
To Register: Download the course application at www.watai.ws (in the Calendar Section)
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED – FORWARD ALL QUESTIONS RELATED TO THIS COURSE TO A WATAI BOARD MEMBER, SEND US AN EMAIL AT info@watai.ws OR CALL 206 684 8933.
Download PDF Application
2008 WATAI Spring Conference
May 6th & 7th
Location: City of Bellevue Council Chambers
450 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98009
Join us for a special training opportunity at our 2008 Spring Conference. May 6th will be the Accident Reconstruction at Traffic Signals and May 7th will be the Seat Belt Forensics.
Instructor: Donald J. Felicella
Instructor Bio:
Donald J. Felicella’s curriculum vita includes the professional knowledge of a former law enforcement officer with over 13 years of experience specializing in crash investigations. He has rendered expert opinions in cases concerning collision causation, avoidability, occupant restraint usage, and occupant kinematics. He is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. He also has instructed in the field of crash investigation to both law enforcement personnel and private sectors.
Mr. Felicella has developed specialized expertise in performing complete forensic analysis of seat belt systems and occupant kinematics during vehicle crash events. His expertise led to his authorship of the best-selling textbook, Forensic Analysis of Seat Belts, 2003, Kinetic Energy Press, ISBN 0-9716634-5-9. As a seat belt expert, Mr. Felicella has conducted training seminars at numerous national conferences in Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.
Instructor: Daren Marceau
Instructor Bio:
Daren Marceau is a former police officer with the City of Raleigh Police Department in Raleigh, North Carolina. His law enforcement experience included detailed investigation of traffic collisions.
Mr. Marceau’s formal education includes bachelors and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. He has managed an engineering practice since 1995 with two focuses: designing traffic signals for state and local public agencies, and forensic reconstruction of accident cases involving traffic signal issues. As a licensed Professional Engineer in several states, Mr. Marceau is often retained to reconstruct accidents and testify as an expert in various courts.
His notable expertise in traffic signal issues led Mr. Marceau to authorship of the best-selling textbook, Accident Reconstruction at Traffic Signal Intersections, 2006, Kinetic Energy Press. Since his book was published, Mr. Marceau has been in great demand as a seminar instructor, conducting workshops and conferences in the southeast United States, New York, and Nevada.
*** TRAINING OPPORTUNITY***
WATAI will be sponsoring a training opportunity to all collision investigators. There will be a reduced cost to ALL CURRENT members of WATAI and FARO!!
DATE: May 12th thru 16th
Start Time: 0800 Hours
Location: Criminal Justice Training Academy in Burien.
For More Information Click Here to Download PDF Flier
Instructor: Wade Bartlett
An application and further information will be on the WATAI website as soon as the final details are completed. The costs will be similar if not the same as previous training that WATAI has sponsored.
Download PDF Application
2007 Fall Conference
Yaw Mark Testing & Drag Sleds versus Electronic devices to obtain friction values
Presenter: Wade Bartlett
October 9th thru 11th, 2007
Time: 8am “social hour”
9am Conference starts
Location: Marymoor Park
6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Redmond, WA 98052
Directions: http://www.marymoor.org/gettingthere.htm
Bellevue City Hall
450 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA
Room 1E 108 (room 108 on the first floor-east wing)
**Parking**
Designated areas will be marked or you will be directed to the area for the testing days at Marymoor Park.
For the classroom session at Bellevue City Hall, please use the city’s pay parking lot. The city will validate you parking.Lot space is limited, so carpooling is advised.
Lodging:(0.6 miles from city hall)
Silver Cloud Inns-Bellevue
10621 NE 12th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 637-7000
Attendees will have to make their own arrangements but WATAI has secured a set price of $135.00 per night for a king size bedroom. No rooms have been held, so it’s first come-first served. When making your reservations, advise them that you want a room for the WATAI Conference being held at the city hall.
Testing will occur on October 9th & 10th at Marymoor Park
Classroom discussion and General Membership Meeting will occur on October 11th.
Food: Coffee, water, pop along with morning pastries will be provided at no additional cost. A catered lunch will be provided for a nominal $5.00 fee.
CHECK THE WATAI WEBSITE FOR ANY UPDATES OR CONTACT A WATAI BOARD MEMBER.
2007 Spring Conference
“Applied Physics” & “Common mistakes/errors made in reconstruction analyses”
Presenter: Bruno Schmidt
May 9th, 2007
Time: 8am “social hour”
9am Conference starts
Location: Bothell Police Department – visit our website for updated information as it becomes available
Join us for a special training opportunity at our 2007 Spring Conference. On May 9th we are proud to present to you the opportunity to listen and learn from a renowned expert in the field of collision reconstruction.
Bruno Schmidt has accepted an invitation by WATAI to present a one day seminar on “applied physics” and “Common mistakes/errors made in reconstruction analyses”. A full course outline will be made available when more information becomes available from Mr. Schmidt.
Food: Coffee, water, pop along with morning pastries will be provided at no additional cost. A catered lunch will be provided for a nominal $5.00 fee.
Those of you that might need a place to stay for either the conference or the training we have secured a special room rate of $89 night at the Country Inns in Bothell. You can visit their site at www.countryinns.com
WATAI Sponsored Training
“Crush Energy Analysis”
Download PDF Application
&
“Collision Reconstruction Update with Excel Applications”
Download PDF Appplication
Instructors: Greg Russell & Lenny Simpson
Accident Analysis & Reconstruction Inc.
May 14th-18th, 2007 : Crush Energy Analysis
May 21st-25th, 2007 : Collision Reconstruction Update W/Excel Applications
Location: Bothell Police Department. Exact classroom location TBD. Visit our website for more information as it becomes available.
Instructor Profiles:
Lenny Simpson, Jr.
Lenny Simpson, Jr., is a 1970 graduate from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, with additional college training in automotive technology and computer sciences. A 33-year veteran of a large metropolitan law-enforcement agency, he spent over 18 years as the senior investigator in the collision reconstruction field.
Lenny received his crash-investigation and -reconstruction training from the Traffic Institute, Northwestern University; Institute of Police Technology and Management, University of North Florida; Texas A&M, Engineering Extension; Montgomery College and Anne Arundel Community College.
As a collision-reconstruction consultant, Lenny has been recognized as an expert in both federal and state judicial systems. Additionally, he has taught all levels of crash investigation, motorcycle collision investigation, Crush energy analysis, pedestrian accident investigation, vehicle dynamics and occupant kinematics, and various other fields in collision investigation and reconstruction in locations throughout the country.
Gregory Russell
Gregory Russell earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Baltimore in Criminal Justice and his master's degree in Legal and Ethical Studies from the same institution. He served for nearly 20 years as a police officer in the US Military and Maryland police departments.
Over 17 years, Greg completed more than 1,000 hours in continuing education in the areas of accident reconstruction and traffic issues. Since 1998, he has both developed and taught courses in accident investigation. He has designed and published acclaimed accident investigation software and a seminal book in the field.
Course Outlines:
Crush Energy Analysis adds a whole new dimension to standard advanced accident investigation. Crush analysis uses the known strength of vehicle materials and components in evaluating damage. It allows the investigator to better determine factors such as speed and impact in complex situations such as roll-overs and multi-vehicle collisions. As accident investigation becomes more technical-and precise-this is must-have knowledge for a true professional. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the principles of CRUSH energy analysis and will be able to apply those principles when investigating motor vehicle crashes.
Prerequisite: Collision Reconstruction Investigation
Maximum number of students: 30
Required of Student:
Materials Provided:
- Course binder with resource materials, presentation notes, classroom projects and note paper
- CD ROM which includes student presentation review & resource materials.
Advanced Reconstruction/Update: In a field as dynamic and fast-paced as accident investigation, even the most seasoned professionals need to brush up on the latest techniques and developments. Laws, investigative tools and automobile construction and features continue to evolve. You must stay current to remain at the top of your game. This course can be adjusted to address the deficits of your agency or the particular circumstances of your region.
Topics to be discussed:
- Momentum
- Vector Diagramming
- Delta V / PDOF
- Working with Speeds – other than ending velocities
- Braking Efficiency
- Time vs. Distance
- Various other AR topics as time permits
(Using Greg Russell’s Excel Spreadsheets in all of the above topics)
Prerequisite: Collision Reconstruction Investigation (or equivalent)
Maximum number of students: 30
Required of Student:
- 100% attendance
- hand-held scientific calculator
- laptop computer – Please bring you own power cords and associated items
Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course the student will have learned the latest available information pertaining to updated accident investigation technology and methods.
Materials Provided:
- Course binder with resource materials, presentation notes, classroom projects and note paper
- CD ROM which includes student presentation review & resource materials
- Attending students will get a CD copy of the latest spreadsheets from the master CD.
COST:
The following cost structure will apply for both classes. Price listed is per each individual class.
- $350.00 per person if paid 60 days or more in advanced for current WATAI & FARO members only.
- $450.00 per person if paid less than 60 days prior to the class start date. This pricing is for current WATAI & FARO members only.
- $450.00 per person if paid 60 days of more in advanced for non-members of WATAI or FARO.
- $550.00 per person if paid less than 60 days prior to the class start date. For non-members of WATAI or FARO.
NOTE: Payment will be considered PAID IN FULL by receipt of check or purchase order number. If paying for BOTH classes please make some notation that you are paying for each class. Due to the limited class size and potential demand, no seats will be reserved until full payment has been made. Confirmations will be sent via e-mail. This is a first come/first served training opportunity.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. DUE TO THE PROJECTED DEMAND, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED.
If either class is cancelled due to the lack of meeting the minimum student requirement of 22 students, FULL refunds will be returned.
- Full refunds will be allowed if written notice is given 30 days PRIOR to the start of the class.
- Partial refunds (50%) will be given if the written request is received 29 days and up to ONE week prior to the start of the class.
- NO REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS.
All applications and payments should be sent to:
WATAI-Crush Course - Advance Recon Update
3530 NE Old Belfair Hwy
Suite #49
Belfair, WA 98528
Attn: Mel Knittel-WATAI Treasurer
For further information on either of these courses please contact a local WATAI Board member or check the WATAI website.
More WATAI Sponsored Training
WATAI President Ron Sander’s is in negotiations with Rusty Haight to have Collision Safety Institute (CSI) to return to the Seattle area to present a Crash Data Retrieval System update. Stay tuned as more information becomes available.
2006 WATAI Fall Conference
October 11th – 13th, 2006
Staged Crashes: Wild Waves/Enchanted Village 36201 Enchanted Pkwy South
Indoor presentations: City of Federal Way City Hall. 33325 8th Ave South.
Join us for a special training opportunity at our 2006 Fall Conference. On October 11th we will conduct at least two staged crashes. The primary purpose of those crashes will be to create “real-world” scenarios for conference attendees to see first-hand the latest and greatest tools in collision investigation, reconstruction and analysis. Several vendors from across North America will be on hand to employ their wares in actual case studies as well as providing hands-on exposure to current and potential customers. On October 12th and 13th we will have presentations from the various vendors. 8am for social hour followed by 9am start time for the crash testing and indoor conference.
Products scheduled to be represented include products from the following vendors: CAD Zone (Crash/Crime Zone, Pocket Zone), Visual Statement (Vista FX2 Suite), Map Scenes (Map Scenes Pro, Evidence Recorder), 4N6XPRT Systems (Expert AutoStats, StifCalcs), GeoLine Positioning (GPS, total stations, data collectors), PSS (LTI systems), Vericom Computers (VC3000), Engineering Dynamics (HVE 2D/3D), MEA Forensic Engineers (PC Crash), DeChant Consulting (iWitness), EOS (PhotoModeler), ARC Network/Vetronix (Web Site, CDR Systems), Applied Kinematics (AI Momentum), Thorn Consulting Services (AR software for programmable calculators), plus others!
Please note that there will be a short General Membership meeting some time during the conference schedule. Several board positions are up for election. Though many board members will be seeking reelection to their current positions, please consider throwing your name in the hat for one of the open positions. The success of our organization is largely dependent on the active participation of the membership.
ACTAR:
An ACTAR accreditation test will be administered on October 10th. (Test site to be located in the greater Seattle area. Exact location to be determined in the near future.) If interested in taking the test, please contact Dick Chapman our current ACTAR representative or visit the ACTAR website. www.actar.org
Friday, April 28, 2006
8:00 AM – Social Hour / Breakfast
9:00 AM – Meeting Starts
Catered Lunch on-site ($5 per person)
Location: Seattle PD Traffic Meeting Room
2203 Airport Way South, Building C
Seattle, WA.
Join us for a special day-long
training opportunity at our 2006 Spring Conference. Greg
Russell and Lenny Simpson will be here to discuss several
topics related to the Collision Reconstruction industry.
You may remember Lenny and Greg from our 2004 Spring Conference
and their 40-hour Excel spreadsheet course we hosted that
same year. We are pleased to have them with us again to
provide instruction on topics important to all of us.
Topics:
• The importance of
proper PDOF determination
• Delta-V in Collision Reconstruction (Case Studies)
• Vehicle Crush Profiling using tape measurers and
Excel
• The NHTSA vehicle database – Navigation,
Errors, Omissions, Tips for Proper Use
***SPECIAL NOTE***
Be sure to bring your laptop computer, 100-foot and 25-foot
measuring tapes, calculators plus note-taking materials
for hands-on training during this conference. You’ll
be glad you did!
Charles Gregory Russell earned
his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Baltimore in Criminal Justice and his master's degree
in Legal and Ethical Studies from the same institution.
He served for nearly 20 years as a police officer in the
US Military and Maryland police departments.
Over 17 years, Greg completed
more than 1,000 hours in continuing education in the areas
of accident reconstruction and traffic issues. Since 1998,
he has both developed and taught courses in accident investigation.
He has designed and published acclaimed accident investigation
software and a seminal book in the field.
Charles "Lenny" Simpson,
Jr., is a 1970 graduate from Saint Vincent College in
Latrobe, PA, with additional college training in automotive
technology and computer sciences. A 33-year veteran of
a large metropolitan law-enforcement agency, he spent
over 18 years as the senior investigator in the collision
reconstruction field.
Lenny received his crash-investigation
and -reconstruction training from the Traffic Institute,
Northwestern University; Institute of Police Technology
and Management, University of North Florida; Texas A&M,
Engineering Extension; Montgomery College and Anne Arundel
Community College.
As a collision-reconstruction
consultant, Lenny has been recognized as an expert in
both federal and state judicial systems. Additionally,
he has taught all levels of crash investigation, motorcycle
collision investigation, Crush energy analysis, pedestrian
accident investigation, vehicle dynamics and occupant
kinematics, and various other fields in collision investigation
and reconstruction in locations throughout the country.
N/B I-5: Take the W SEATTLE
BR / COLUMBIAN WAY exit – EXIT 163. Turn SLIGHT
LEFT to take the SPOKANE ST ramp toward SAFECO FIELD.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S. SPOKANE ST. Turn RIGHT onto
6TH AVE S. Turn RIGHT onto S. LANDER ST. Turn LEFT onto
AIRPORT WAY S. Turn LEFT onto S. WALKER ST. Follow signs
for parking and entrance into BUILDING C.
S/B I-5: Take the I-90
E/AIRPORT WAY/DEARBORN ST. exit- EXIT 164- toward 4TH
AVE. S./BELLEVUE/SPOKANE. Take the I-5 S exit toward TACOMA/PORTLAND.
Take the AIRPORT WAY exit on the LEFT. Take the AIRPORT
WAY exit. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Turn SLIGHT
LEFT onto AIRPORT WAY S. Turn LEFT onto S. WALKER ST.
Follow signs for parking and entrance into BUILDING C.
The Washington
Association of Traffic Accident Investigators (WATAI)
is pleased to announce a spectacular training opportunity
for collision investigators. We are announcing this training
opportunity as early as possible to allow law enforcement
personnel, as well as private consultants, the chance
to secure funding and schedule-planning to attend this
course.
WATAI has been able to reach
an agreement with Greg Russell and Lenny Simpson to come
back out to the Pacific Northwest and teach their 40-hour
course in Crush Analysis. Both Greg and Lenny have numerous
years of collision investigation experience and also have
the own private collision investigation company (Accident
Analysis & Reconstruction, Inc.). Greg Russell is
well known within our industry as an expert in the use
of Microsoft’s Excel program for collision reconstruction.
As part of this agreement,
Greg and Lenny will give an overview of Crush Analysis
at WATAI’s Spring 2006 Conference. The conference
is scheduled for April 28th 2006 at the Seattle PD Airport
Way Center – 2203 Airport Way S. Seattle, WA. The
Crush Analysis course will start that following week.
The class will be held at the Edmonds Police Department,
250 5th Ave North, Edmonds, WA 98020. Tentative start
time for the class will be 8am. Start times are subject
to change per instructors.
The normal charge for an individual
to attend this course is $550.00 per person. WATAI has
made it possible for you to attend this course for charge
as low as $350.00 per person.
To receive this low price offering,
you must be either a member in good standing with WATAI
or FARO. Below are the pricing options for this chance
in lifetime training.
1. $350.00 for current members
of WATAI and FARO (Payment must be received more than
60 days prior to scheduled class start date)
2. $450.00 for current members
or WATAI and FARO – IF PAYMENT IS RECEIVED LESS
THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED CLASS START DATE.
3. $550.00 for any non-member
of WATAI and FARO.
Note: Payment
will be considered PAID IN FULL by receipt of check or
agency purchase order within the above listed dates. Due
to the limited class size, no seats will be reserved unless
full payment has been made.
REFUND POLICY:
1. Full refunds will be allowed
if notice is given 30 DAYS PRIOR to the start of the class.
2. Partial refunds (50%)
will be given if the request to withdraw is given 29 days
and up to a week prior to the start of the class.
3. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED
FROM ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR (04/28/06) TO THE START OF THE
CLASS DATE.
All applications and money
should be sent to:
WATAI – Crush
Course
3530 NE Old Belfair Hwy
Suite #49
Belfair, WA 98528
Attn. Mel Knittel-Treasurer
For further information,
contact a WATAI board member.
2005 WATAI Fall Conference
Monday and Tuesday, October10-11, 2005
8:00 a.m. Meeting Starts
Seattle Police Department Traffic Meeting Room
2203 Airport Way South
Seattle, WA. 98134
Topics:
Crash Testing with Rusty Haight
WATAI is pleased to host Rusty Haight
and his entourage of car-crash aficionados at our 2005 Fall
Conference. Rusty and his team will be conducting a series
of fully instrumented and documented staged vehicle collisions
Monday, October 10th. Rusty Haight has crashed cars around
the world and is highly regarded within the collision reconstruction
community as an outstanding lecturer, knowledgeable instructor
and competent reconstructionist. Though the number and types
of crashes has yet to be finalized, the benefits of witnessing
“real-life” collisions as they occur and viewing
uncontaminated collision scenes cannot be undervalued. Rusty
and crew will present their findings of Monday’s staged
crashes Tuesday during our afternoon session. A CD containing
all data collected (before and after vehicle photos, real
time and slow motion collision videos, CDR data <if applicable>,
accelerometer traces, etc., etc.) will be provided to all
conference attendees prior to the conclusion of the conference
Tuesday afternoon, October 11th. Those of you who have been
fortunate enough to witness Rusty’s car crash antics
at one or more of the ARC-CSI
conferences can appreciate the quality and quantity
of the data provided by Rusty’s excellent technical
staff.
NHTSA-NASS:
Its function and place in the Collision Reconstruction Community
with Kitty Enstrom. Ms. Enstrom, the lead researcher at
the Seattle NASS office will offer an overview of the NASS
program, the support offered to local law enforcement agencies
and NASS’s role in making vehicles safer. Ms. Enstrom
will take attendees through a typical NASS investigation,
including the crush profiling of crashed vehicles.
Business Meeting
During Tuesday’s morning session nominations will
be opened for the following Executive Board and Board of
Director’s positions: Vice President (currently Troy
Orf), Treasurer (currently Mel Knittel), Board Position
#1 (currently Steve Harbinson), Board Position #3 (currently
Mark Chapman) and Board Position #5 (currently Rocky Desimini).
All current regular and corporate members are eligible to
hold office.
Attendance Fee/Registration:
In a temporary departure from past practice,
there will be a fee to attend the 2005 WATAI Fall Conference.
Current WATAI and FARO members whose payment is received
by the WATAI Treasurer on or before September 15th will
be able to attend the conference for $60. WATAI and FARO
members whose registration fees are received after September
15th must pay $90. Early registration for non-members is
$100 and late registration is $130. Please note the registration
fee includes a catered lunch both days of the conference.
Please send payment to:
WATAI Treasurer
3530 N.E. Old Belfair Hwy., Suite 49
Belfair, WA. 98528
Please Note: If sending payment
for multiple members in the same envelope, be sure to include
the names of the members covered by the payment.
WATAI has acquired a group rate at a local
hotel for those Fall Conference attendees from out of town
who are interested.
Hotel Information:
Comfort Suites
7200 Fun Center Way
Tukwila, WA. 98188
WATAI Group Rate: $94.99
per day (this is $20 cheaper than the government rate offered
through their website)
To get this rate you must call the hotel directly
Monday through Friday 8am - 5PM.
Hotel Contact: Debra Rosen
(425) 917 7504 - direct
1 866 282 7200 - Toll Free
Simply ask Debra to register for the
appropriate number of nights at the WATAI group rate.
Directions:
N/B I-5: Take the W SEATTLE
BR / COLUMBIAN WAY exit – EXIT 163. Turn SLIGHT LEFT
to take the SPOKANE ST ramp toward SAFECO FIELD. Turn SLIGHT
RIGHT onto S. SPOKANE ST. Turn RIGHT onto 6TH AVE S. Turn
RIGHT onto S. LANDER ST. Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT WAY S. Turn
LEFT onto S. WALKER ST. Follow signs for parking and entrance
into BUILDING C.
S/B I-5: Take the I-90 E/AIRPORT
WAY/DEARBORN ST. exit- EXIT 164- toward 4TH AVE. S./BELLEVUE/SPOKANE.
Take the I-5 S exit toward TACOMA/PORTLAND. Take the AIRPORT
WAY exit on the LEFT. Take the AIRPORT WAY exit. Keep RIGHT
at the fork in the ramp. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto AIRPORT WAY
S. Turn LEFT onto S. WALKER ST. Follow signs for parking
and entrance into BUILDING C.
Additional Training Opportunity:
Not only are we excited to have Rusty join us for
our Fall Conference, we are pleased to announce his company
– Collision Safety Institute is offering their 3-day
CDR class in the Seattle area October 12-14.
If you have or are considering acquiring a Vetronix CDR
Tool you’ll want to consider becoming a Certified
Operator. Successful completion of this 3-day course provides
that certification. This is the first time this course has
been offered in the State of Washington for some time. Visit
Rusty’s website at www.collisionsafety.net
for additional course details, class location and on-line
registration.
NOTE:
The ARC Network offers a $200 discount and free
one-year membership in the ARC Network when you
purchase a Vetronix CDR System Kit through the ARC Network
- click
here for details.
For further information on the WATAI conference
please contact:
Ron Sanders - President
at (206) 684-8933
email: ronald.sanders@seattle.gov
Or
Mel Knittel - Treasurer at (360) 275-5617
email: mknittel@hctc.com
2005 WATAI Spring Conference
Speed from Translational Yaw
Instructor: Tom Shelton
Friday May 20, 2005
9:00 a.m. Meeting Starts
Seattle Police Department Traffic Meeting Room
2203 Airport Way South
Seattle, WA. 98134
Speed from Translational Yaw
- There are well-known hand-held equations for calculating
the speed of a vehicle that is decelerating in-line or for
a vehicle that is in a critical speed yaw. The application
of these equations is taught in accident investigation and
reconstruction courses throughout the country. However,
few of these courses teach their students how to calculate
the speed of a vehicle that is in a translational yaw.
Tom Shelton - Shelton
& Associates, Accident Reconstruction and Collision
Analysis, California. Tom Shelton retired from the California
Highway Patrol after 31 years of service. He was with the
CHP Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT)
and served as Investigator, Dynamics Specialist, Assistant
Coordinator, Team Leader, and Instructor at the CHP Academy.
The purpose of this presentation is to review the hand-held
methods available for the calculation of speed from a vehicle
in a translational yaw.
WATAI
- Training Announcement
Return to the Basics
October 28-29, 2004
Ramada Inn Tacoma Dome/Civic Center
2611 East E Street
Tacoma, WA 98421
The sessions will provide some good foundational
information for the beginning crash investigator, along
with being a good review for the seasoned reconstructionist.
The following presentations will be given:
- Daniel Filiatrault of ICBC will give
presentations on altered vehicles.
- Rob Obenauf from Washington County
(Oregon) Sheriff’s Office will give presentations
on general math review, drag factor adjustments, minimum
speed, combined speed, kinetic energy, yaw and airborne
equations.
- Kari Arguello also, from Washington
County will give presentations on roadway tire marks.
- John Hunter from Investigative Training
Services (retire WSP MAIT Sergeant) will give an extensive
presentation on momentum, PDOF, and Delta V.
Accident Reconstruction
Formulas Using Excel Spreadsheets
Instructor: Greg Russell
May 13th & Friday May 14th, 2004
Bellevue Police / Fire Training Center
1838 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA. 98005
Greg will be presenting
the ins and outs and the theories behind his accident reconstruction
Excel spreadsheets that he has developed. Theses spreadsheets
include: Acceleration Timer, Centroid of damage and energy,
Crush force balance, Momentum, Crush Measurement, Closing
Speed and Triangle to XY conversion.
2003
WATAI Fall Conference
Bus Testing
October 8th and 9th 2003*
King County Metro Transit Maintenance Facility
11911 E. Marginal Way South
Tukwila, WA. 98168
The speakers are Metro Transit employees
trained in their field of specialty. This training will
be as an extension of the earlier bus testing conducted
by WATAI in 1985.
On Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning
several different coaches will be tested for acceleration
and deceleration capabilities. Testing will include several
different coaches: a 35 and 40-foot Gillig bus, a 60-foot
articulated New Flyer, a 40-foot “low-profile”
coach, and a 60-foot articulated “low-profile”
coach. In addition, Metro Transit is allowing conference
attendees to view a bus undercarriage while hoisted in the
air with an employee speaker providing an overview of the
components.
Conference attendees will have an opportunity
to participate in the field testing and, if desired, ride
on-board the coaches as passengers while tests are being
conducted. Tentative classroom topics include coach braking
systems, operator training requirements, and bus maintenance
practices.
2003 WATAI
Spring Conference
Hidden Traps of Courtroom
Presentations and Photogrammetry in Collision Reconstruction
May 22nd, 2003
Bellevue Police / Fire Training Center
1838 116 Ave NE
Bellevue, WA. 98005
(425)452-6929
Instructors
Paul Olson, Retired Deputy Chief,
Bellevue Police Department (Court Presentations)
Paul demonstrates the hidden traps in time/distance evaluations,
the key in evaluating a reconstruction by someone opposed
to your opinion and effective methods of educating attorney's,
judges and juries in the complex fields of mathematics,
physical evidence and collision reconstruction. A program
designed to help avoid the embarrassing and often made mistakes
in logically evaluating another person's reconstruction.
Lee DeChant, Principal, DeChant
Consulting Services (Photogrammetry)
Lee has over 20 years experience in close range photogrammetry
measuring and modeling for forensic and industrial measurement
needs such as crash scene mapping and homicide investigations.
He will discuss photogrammetry terminology, digital cameras
and how they work, nighttime photography, and how photogrammetry
produces results. A must see for experts and professionals.
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