LaserSoft Measure2 App Modernizes Laser Tech’s Cornerstone Catch-All Solution for Data Collection

The Measure2 app bridges versatile TruPulse rangefinder measurement capabilities with the convenience of a mobile app. Users can capture a horizontal distance, slope distance, or vertical distance with one shot of their TruPulse laser. The same goes for inclination and angle values. Meanwhile, height measurements, missing line calculations, and laser offset GPS positioning routines require multiple shots. In any case, the Measure2 app helps make life easier with step-by-step instructions included for all measurement options, complete with graphic prompts and instant feedback. All the while, the Measure2 app digitally records every bit of data captured by each laser measurement. Users wind up with neatly organized and accurate digital reports while saving time and removing some human error in the process. Additionally, the Measure2 app deploys an all-new over the air (OTA) update feature that helps keep TruPulse i-Series rangefinders up to date with the latest firmware edition.

The LaserSoft Measure2 app is a free catch-all data collection solution designed for use with Bluetooth-compatible TruPulse laser rangefinders.

Another advantage that Measure2 app users will enjoy is the ability to command their TruPulse rangefinder from the app. Using the app’s remote-fire option, as opposed to physically pressing the rangefinder’s fire button, can help boost the accuracy of measurements. The Measure2 app can also automatically place a connected TruPulse laser into whichever mode is best suited for each measurement. This removes any need for users to select the proper measurement or targeting option themselves. Users can also enhance their data by including notes and using their Android device’s camera to add photos. At the end of the day, comprehensive reports are ready for sharing right from the user’s phone or tablet. A variety of popular file types are available when exporting. This makes it easy for users to import Measure2 data into other programs for further analysis.

“Our most popular and streamlined data collection app has received a much-needed update. In addition to accommodating the new TruPulse i-Series products, we have added the option to update the firmware on your new laser right from the app. Our users are going to love the new features we’ve added.”

-Steve Colburn, Applications Developer and Training Specialist at Laser Tech

Visit LaserTech.com to review specifications and download the LaserSoft Measure2 app for free via the Google Play store.

About Laser Tech

Laser Technology, Inc. is a Colorado-based manufacturing and design company for innovative laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments to address real-world needs and applications. Laser Tech’s TruPulse® laser rangefinders allow field crews to accurately measure distance, height, and elevation safely and efficiently. When paired with Laser Tech’s LaserSoft® apps, professionals can easily streamline workflows and document every measurement captured.  Learn more at www.lasertech.com.

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Laser Tech is proudly sponsoring an IRPA luncheon during the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference on Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) in Washington, DC, from August 16 to 18, 2024. We are excited to both help bring attention to this upcoming event and get our first up-close look at the IRPA in action. Since a major purpose of the organization is to open up communication between road policing and traffic safety experts, we are optimistic that the luncheon will be a safe environment that can inspire new members to join the alliance and start sharing their knowledge, experiences, and best practices.

The International Road Policing Alliance (IRPA) aims to connect international traffic safety authorities to reduce crash fatalities worldwide.

For those unable to attend the upcoming IACP IDTS event or the IRPA luncheon, the IRPA Online Community welcomes new members who have an interest in decreasing deaths and injuries from road crashes throughout the world. At your convenience, you can sign up to check in on and contribute to forums, key articles, and pressing topics being discussed in the international traffic safety community. Officially, the IRPA describes its Online Community as a platform that “provides an online forum to connect with international law enforcement leaders and road safety professionals to pose questions and share resources, ideas, and successes to support comprehensive approaches to enhancing road safety at global, regional, country and community levels.” To help make sure that community members are indeed committed to traffic safety, a quick screening process must be completed before access to the platform can be granted. Interested folks can begin the process by navigating to the “Join the IRPA Online Community” section of the IRPA homepage, and following the prompts.

Regardless of where you come from, seeking a decrease in worldwide deaths and injuries from road crashes is a cause we can all get behind. We look forward to continuing our relationship with this newly formed group and encourage fellow traffic safety authorities to join the IRPA Online community, share what you know and learn from others, or join us in becoming a sponsor.

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The Next-Generation’s Standard is Set with Laser Tech’s Release of the New TruPulse 200i Laser Rangefinder

Laser Tech’s release of the TruPulse 200i sets a new standard for the TruPulse line by encompassing customer feedback into an updated design, a more intuitive interface, and the same reliable performance users expect.

CENTENNIAL, CO, June 26, 2024: Laser Technology Inc. (LTI), manufacturer of the original TruPulse®️ laser rangefinder, proudly announces the release of the new and improved TruPulse 200i.

Found in toolkits worldwide, the TruPulse 200 set the standard in professional-grade handheld measurement devices for years. As a next-generation model, the TruPulse 200i pushes the signature tool forward with significant advancements made in distance and inclination accuracy, Bluetooth® wireless connectivity to any device, and a ruggedized and waterproof exterior. 

“The TruPulse 200i laser rangefinder embodies our passion for simplifying life in the Professional Measurement arena and sets a new standard for our world-renowned TruPulse line, ushering in the next generation of handheld precision measurement.”

 –Derrick Reish, Laser Tech Global Senior Product Manager 

“Users will achieve higher accuracy while enjoying ultra-quick acquisition and a more streamlined interface than you can find in any previous model. Several more feedback-based updates highlight the improved user experience, such as expanded Bluetooth performance for pairing with any device.”

Expanded Bluetooth capabilities make it easy to sync the TruPulse 200i with any device.

-Jordan Vermillion, Laser Tech Director of Marketing

The TruPulse 200i offers reliable specifications in several areas of performance: 

• Distance accuracy to targets within 1,000 meters increased by 50% 
• Maximum range to reflective targets increased by 25% 
• Inclination accuracy increased by 60% 
• HUD light transmission increased by 60% 

Updates to the improved design and user interface incorporate customer feedback: 

• Rugged, waterproof housing withstands everyday use and harsh conditions 
• Faster target acquisition with physical, visual, and audible feedback simplifies use
• Adjusted button layout introduces Menu and Accept buttons for streamlined navigation 

Visit LaserTech.com/product/TruPulse-200i to review full specs and request a quote on the TruPulse 200i.

About Laser Tech 

Laser Technology, Inc. is a Colorado-based manufacturing and design company for innovative laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments to address real-world needs and applications. Laser Tech’s TruPulse® laser rangefinders allow field crews to accurately measure distance, height, and elevation safely and efficiently. When paired with Laser Tech’s LaserSoft® apps, professionals can easily streamline workflows and document every measurement captured.  Learn more at www.lasertech.com. 

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3D Rangefinder Technology Refined for Next-Generation with Laser Tech’s Release of the new TruPulse 360i

Laser Tech’s release of the TruPulse 360i marks a new chapter of intuitive and user-friendly compass-fused rangefinder technology.

CENTENNIAL, CO, June 26, 2024: Laser Technology Inc. (LTI), the world’s leading manufacturer of professional-grade laser rangefinders and makers of the original TruPulse®️ series, proudly announces the release of the new and improved TruPulse 360i. 

This next-generation version of Laser Tech’s TruVector® compass-fused TruPulse 360° rangefinder enhances the most advanced handheld laser rangefinder on the market. Faster target acquisition speeds accompany increased accuracies for distance and inclination to bring the powerful tool to new heights. A modernized design adds to the user-centric experience with tactile button feedback, an ultra-bright heads-up display, and expanded Bluetooth connectivity, all while maintaining a rugged waterproof exterior. 

“We are excited to introduce the professional measurement community to the new TruPulse 360i, which keeps all the best features from our previous compass rangefinder models while incorporating several customer-driven updates.”

-Jordan Vermillion, Laser Tech Director of Marketing

The TruPulse 360i includes full Bluetooth compatibility for pairing with any device.

“Users will enjoy the rugged and waterproof nature of our previous TruPulse 360°R model in a more ergonomic design. Improvements featured in this next-generation user interface reveal themselves quickly, with faster target acquisition, streamlined results analysis, and simplified menu navigation.  This exciting new rangefinder also offers improved specifications from previous versions in several key performance areas.”

-Derrick Reish, Laser Tech Global Senior Product Manager 

The TruPulse 360i boasts accuracy specifications that users have come to expect from Laser Tech: 

• Distance accuracy to targets within 1,000 meters increased by 50% 
• Maximum range to reflective targets increased by 25% 
• Inclination accuracy increased by 60% 
• HUD light transmission increased by 60% 

Along with these technical improvements come feedback-driven updates to the user experience: 

• Faster target acquisition with in-display visual feedback simplifies use
• Adjusted button layout introduces Menu and Accept buttons for simplified navigation 

Visit LaserTech.com/product/trupulse-360i to review full specs and request a quote on the new TruPulse 360i laser rangefinder. 

About Laser Tech 

Laser Technology, Inc. is a Colorado-based manufacturing and design company for innovative laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments to address real-world needs and applications. Laser Tech’s TruPulse® laser rangefinders allow field crews to accurately measure distance, height, and elevation safely and efficiently. When paired with Laser Tech’s LaserSoft® apps, professionals can easily streamline workflows and document every measurement captured.  Learn more at www.lasertech.com. 

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The relationship between speeding and traffic fatalities is common knowledge. Despite this, over 60% of vehicle operators in the municipality drive over the speed limit. Properly equipping local traffic safety professionals has a history of lowering speeding and fatality numbers.

TruCAM II Video Speed Gun to Counter Speeding Habits Within the Municipality of Córdoba

Teaming Up to Equip Traffic Safety Pros Worldwide

October 2020: LTI connects with BIGRS during 2020’s IACP Conference and Exposition. Both parties share similar interests in boosting road safety and discouraging dangerous and preventable behaviors like speeding. Laser Tech explores the possibility of forming a traffic safety partnership. A measurable track record of reducing fatalities by equipping professionals with proper traffic safety technologies fuels the conversation.

IACP members fit into the mix perfectly, and a coalition of like-minded road safety enthusiasts quickly forms. LTI, with established Dealers in over 100 countries, contributes technologies and training for the IACP and BIGRS to distribute according to their initiatives. The latest example of this joint effort in action brings attention to the municipality of Córdoba.

Tackling Cordoba’s Speeding Situation with Technology

An article from cordoba.gob.ar describes the findings that studies provide regarding motor vehicle operators in Córdoba:

TruCAM II video speed guns capture visual chains of evidence to assist with deterring traffic safety violations.

“62% of vehicles circulate above the speeds allowed in the city [and] in 2022, 66 people died due to urban traffic accidents. Córdoba has the highest speeding value in the region (62%), followed by Bogotá (39%), Mexico City (34%), Buenos Aires (29%), Quito (20%), Sao Paulo ( 11%), among others..”

Córdoba’s 63% majority accounts for the highest percentage of speeders on the list by a considerable margin. A concerning 23% gap separates Córdoba from Bogotá, the next highest on the list. This alarming discrepancy prompts the IACP and BIGRS to step in. “Theoretical and practical training” accompanies their donation of two TruCAM II video speed guns.

These traffic safety tools will be introduced as operators begin “notifying violators without generating fines.” The initial goal is creating “greater awareness among drivers.” This commendably prioritizes community education rather than going straight to enforcement with repercussions.

The Right Tool for the Job

LTI’s TruCAM II includes a high-resolution camera with automatic focus, iris, and shutter speed control. This makes it easy for operators to capture visual evidence of violations, which can be reviewed on the device’s 9.4 cm LCD screen. Files write onto a removable SD card and can be extracted for saving and reviewing on other devices.

TruCAM deployments have helped facilitate a long list of traffic safety initiatives worldwide. While this includes larger countries like Australia, the UK, and Spain, some notable examples of success come from more remote countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Sri Lanka, and Ras Al Khaimah. This gives LTI, the IACP, and BIGRS reason to anticipate a positive impact on the roads of Córdoba.

Where the Road Leads to Next

For now, video evidence captured by operators will only reinforce the educational approach the Córdoba initiative aims to deliver. In more concerning cases of speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, and other dangerous behaviors, TruCAM II video evidence may assist a more strict approach. All parties involved share the same hope that this will not be necessary.

BIGRS continues to seek out opportunities to make critical traffic safety tech donations to cities in need. From the BIGRS website, “Priority cities of the new BIGRS phase include Accra, Addis Ababa, Bengaluru, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Cali, Campinas, Chattogram, Córdoba, Da Nang, Dhaka North, Guadalajara, Guayaquil, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kampala, Kuala Lumpur, Kumasi, Maharashtra State, Mexico City, Mombasa, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Quito, Recife, Sao Paulo, and Salvador.”

LTI looks forward to keeping up with progress in Córdoba and other upcoming deployments of TruCAM II video speed gun devices.

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This acknowledgment was presented to Laser Tech for their long-term commitment to Esri and the geographic information system (GIS) community.

Laser Tech Recognized as an Esri Cornerstone Partner for 20 Years of Commitment to Esri and ArcGIS Technology 

ArcGIS Survey123 user records multiple height measurements with a TruPulse 200x laser rangefinder, connected to the app via Bluetooth.

Cornerstone Partner recognition is given to organizations that have participated in the Esri Partner Network (EPN) for 20 years while demonstrating a consistent focus on helping customers succeed through the adoption of ArcGIS technology.

Laser Tech, a manufacturing company that designs laser-based speed and distance measurement tools, continues to expand the number of Esri ArcGIS apps that feature TruPulse® rangefinder integration for simplified data collection. On-board routines make it easy for users to find convenient locations to capture distance, height, azimuth, and angle measurements, complete multi-height evaluations, and perform GPS/GNSS offset positioning tasks. ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123 are two leading examples of TruPulse-compatible geospatial apps that help expand the abilities, efficiency, and safety of users of all kinds. 

Derrick Reish is recognized on behalf of Laser Tech for twenty years of partnership with Esri at 2024’s Esri Partner Conference

“We are thrilled and honored to be recognized as an Esri Cornerstone Partner after 20 years of working together to continue pushing the boundaries of geospatial data collection for the betterment of a hardworking, ever-expanding, and much deserving group of international users.”

-Derrick Reish, Laser Tech Senior Product Manager

About Laser Tech 

Laser Technology, Inc. is a Colorado-based manufacturing and design company for innovative laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments to address real-world needs and applications. Laser Tech’s TruPulse® laser rangefinders allow field crews to accurately measure distance, height, and elevation safely and efficiently. When paired with Laser Tech’s LaserSoft® apps, professionals can easily streamline workflows and document every measurement captured.  Learn more at www.lasertech.com. 

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Q&A with Steve Dagnall, TruPulse Rangefinder user and GNSS Mapping Specialist for Gower Bone Caves

The Gower Bone Caves of South Wales are well known within the archaeological and palaeontological community. A quick bit of research or a visit to their website makes this obvious:

“Caves of the Gower peninsula in South Wales have provided a rich source of archaeological and palaeontological discoveries. These have been of significant scientific importance, especially to the early understanding of human origins. As many of these finds included bones of fauna and humans, these sites have been referred to as bone caves.”

Dagnall is the webmaster of the Gower Bone Caves website. He is also part of an ongoing, collaborative long-term project that involves mapping caves and their entrances. In this Q&A, Degnall explains how he uses a TruPulse rangefinder for cave mapping tasks.

How did you first hear about Laser Tech and TruPulse rangefinders?

Steve Dagnall, Project Researcher working in the Gower Bone Caves, uses a TruPulse rangefinder for various cave mapping tasks.

From searching the Internet for a better solution for taking distance/bearing offset measurements than my setup at the time was capable of.

How do you use your TruPulse rangefinder for cave mapping?

The rangefinder is used to record locations of archaeological cave entrances. This task is part of a long-term personal project I’m working on with others. We’re covering an area of the UK known as the Gower Peninsula. The project also involves curating images, keeping a bibliography, and collating a digital library of appropriate documents. Many of these caves have not been accurately mapped before. Over here (in the UK), decimeter accuracy is considered good practice by the Ordnance Survey. So, that’s what I aim for.

Mapping the heights of different cave entrances is a particularly important metric. This can often become quite difficult to achieve. As these caves are mainly located close to cliff faces, and occasionally within narrow ravines, safety is a concern. There is also a high potential for bouncing signals and rarely any phone reception.

I can usually measure up to decimeter accuracy at the cave entrance just by following the Trimble guidelines for getting good, quality data. I’ll also post-process the measurements with correction data downloaded from the Ordnance Survey as a finishing touch. On the other hand, RTK (Real Time Kinematic, a technique used to increase the accuracy of GNSS signals that uses a fixed base station’s corrections) can be difficult. While it’s not impossible, the lack of a reliable phone connection can make the process tough. Whilst satellite correction data is an option, it doesn’t take long to become prohibitively expensive. This is where my TruPulse rangefinder comes into play.

In the past, I had tried using the distance/distance offset method to overcome challenges that come with error-tied bearing points. I found that the terrain in these caves did not allow for good enough geometry for this method to work. Then, I started using a rangefinder to complete distance/bearing offset routines and found success. This is now an essential part of completing the fieldwork for cave features that are difficult to safely access. I’ll also use the distance/bearing method whenever it’s impossible to record GNSS data at a feature’s location.

Do you have any favorite features?

As described in the previous question, the ability to record high-accuracy distance/bearing offsets within the challenging terrain of archaeological caves. I’m also fond of how easy it is to recalibrate the instrument and the prompts I receive whenever this needs to be repeated.

Was there a time before TruPulse rangefinders were part of your toolkit?

The Gower Bone Caves of South Wales are well known within the archaeological and palaeontological community.

Yes. I used a competing brand’s rangefinder, Trimble Geo 6000 XH with a range pole, a bipod, and an external antenna.

When did you get your first TruPulse rangefinder?

Pretty recently, in February of 2023.

Have your cave mapping workflows changed since then?

Yes they have! Target acquisition is a much more precise and positive process than it was with my previous rangefinder. Now I know pretty quickly if I have made a mistake. When necessary, repeating the measurement is not such a painful process. This is especially true as the pole mount is far more stable than before. The best part is the ease with which the instrument can be calibrated.

Would you recommend a TruPulse rangefinder for others involved in cave mapping?

Yes. For sure. It is an easy unit to both calibrate and use and I am delighted with it.

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Crash reconstruction methods based on crush or energy analysis are a valuable tool for identifying an object’s speed. Reconstructionist professionals need to determine the required amount of energy needed to cause the vehicle damage in question. They accomplish this by focusing on the scientific processes that quantify energy.

Webinar: TruPoint 300^™ Total Station Simplifies Crush Measurement

Rich Maxwell served as a Municipal Police Officer in New Jersey for 27 years, retiring as a Sergeant in 2011 from the Colts Neck Township Police Department. He has been a Crash Reconstructionist for more than 30 years. During Maxwell’s career as an officer, he was assigned to various duties involving patrol, investigations, supervision, traffic safety, and training. Rick co-developed and coordinated the countrywide fatal crash investigation team for Monmouth County, NJ serving as one of its team leaders for more than 14 years.

Crush analysis can be a time-consuming process. Rich demonstrates how to reduce your analysis time while achieving the high accuracy data needed for your reports. Joining him is Vinny Alvino, our Traffic Safety product manager. Together, they discuss gathering crush measurements with Laser Tech’s TruPoint^™ 300, a highly accurate and easy to use laser measurement tool.

Recorded on July 9, 2020

Read the TruPoint^™ 300 and QuickMap 3D^® Simplify Crush Data Collection Case Study for additional info on these crush data collection methods.

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Today’s crash investigation professional makes use of all data sources at their disposal when reconstructing an incident. Most of the relevant data is collected with modern technology that combines mapping tools and photography.

Crews perform this type of data collection in short order, right at the scene. The goal is to clear wreckage quickly. However, mapping tools remain underutilized in gathering vehicle crush profile data. A a lofty expectation of time and personnel resources tends to scare people off.

Defining Crush Profile Data Collection

Crush profile data measures and explains vehicle damage caused by collisions

A crush profile data set is essential for determining the maximum engagement between two vehicles, which contributes to finding the principal direction of force. It is also very useful for putting vehicles together in scaled diagrams and showing the sequence of the crash. Crush profiles help show the principle direction of force when two vehicles crash. When measuring crush on a vehicle by manual methods, the tools required to do the job can be inexpensive items like tape measures and simple levels.

Some manufacturers like Saker offer more expensive jigs or gauges, which can outline damage profiles. Something to consider is that you must purchase these devices in different sizes. Plus, each will have fixed intervals at which you can measure.

On top of that, the tool requires two operators to hold each end. Using one of these gauges, or even a classic tape measure, uses up more personnel resources that one hopes for. Typically, collection methods require you to record data by hand, opening up extra room for transcription errors.

People usually delineate crush by first setting up one axis across the extent of the damage, laterally. The next step is to take vehicle measurements along another axis using right angles. Much care keeps everything square and adds to the time of this method’s completion. In many cases like this, using manual tools can produce excessive error in the results, rendering the data useless to the investigator in the end. This is where high-tech comes in to play.

Making the Case for Modern Technology to Step In

A much better method is to use a total station device, that measures horizontal and vertical angles, as well as distance to the target. These instruments do require a little bit of training but can be very simple to operate. A single operator can collect all the data necessary, making best use of the available manpower. The total station and software requires only a short setup. You can then collect data points along the line of crush on the vehicle in seconds. The means that the operator captures more data, at whatever interval they choose. No longer will their processes restrict to a fixed spacing.

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of this method is the accuracy it provides. Using very simple precautions, the operator collects more precise data than manual methods. They perform the survey with very little risk of error. The investigator can have complete confidence in the results of a vehicle crush profile measured properly by a total station-type instrument.

Scanner technology from manufacturers such as Trimble and Leica can gather very precise crush data but the high cost, more complex procedure and sheer magnitude of data that must be processed makes them impractical for this application. Although slightly more expensive than the complicated jigs, simple total stations make short work out of what can be a difficult measurement scenario.

Case Study: TruPoint^™ 300 and QuickMap 3D^® Simplify Crush Data Collection

Blue tape visibly marks the point of maximum impact

The following case study demonstrates the benefits of our easy to operate, high-tech method for measuring vehicle crush profiles. The total station system in use is the TruPoint 300 product from Laser Tech, with their QuickMap3D flagship data collection app. This system is fully capable of recording all the important measurements for crush profile down to mm-level accuracy.

Access to the front of this vehicle where the damage in question occurred was already present. So, moving a vehicle to gain sight to the entire extent of the damage was not necessary.

Starting the Profiling Process

It is always best to visibly mark the point of maximum impact and construct a 2D plane of measurement across the boundary of the deformation. In this case we use a strip of blue tape. We position the total station at a comfortable distance from the vehicle.  The operator may now walk between each without risk of bumping the instrument. We choose a spot where all the significant surfaces of the damage are clearly in line of sight.

A total station positions at a comfortable distance from the vehicle

Next, we establish a backsight point where we can reference the horizontal angle and begin our survey. We check this again when profiling is complete, for assurance in quality. In a matter of minutes, we can collect hundreds of data points, if necessary, with just one single operator. In this case, we take approximately 40 points  along the marked 2D plane.

At this point, we can gather other critical points of reference on the vehicle. We want to collect all info that may be important to the crash investigator. This can include the corners of the body, but more importantly accounts for the axles, or center of the wheels, which are critical in when comparing the data to an exemplar vehicle. Use a target pole to accurately locate points of evidence that happen to be out of direct sight of the total station.

Let’ say that you need to measure damage on more than one side of a vehicle. Simply move the total station to another point and continue the survey of other crush areas. All the points will properly join in the data field and no stitching together of two data sets will be necessary.

Generating Crush Profile Data Reports

Total station’s crush profile data

After checking the vehicle crush profile data for quality in the field, it can import directly into any popular CAD based (or other) diagramming software.

To the left, the raw data shows the crush profile, as well as the collected body and axle points. Next, we see a close up of the damage area with exemplar vehicle data overlaid on top of the crush, with the reference points at the axles accurately aligned.

Crush profile data answers questions for crash investigators

We can then calculate the crush measurement spacing based on the width of the damage, (2” in this case) and the corresponding displacement values, which we measure using a CAD program. This data feeds into the equations for determining speed from crush. We can then import the “to-scale” profile for use in the scaled diagram.

There is no doubt that a crush profile of a vehicle can be an extremely useful piece of the puzzle for the Crash Investigator. Today’s high-tech mapping method, using a simple total station system, makes the job of collecting this critical data quick and easy. Gather evidence with a minimum impact on valuable resources.

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Then, watch the Detailed Vehicle Profile Crush Measurements Webinar to better understand how modern technology simplifies crush data collection.

Steve Colburn is the Applications Training Specialist at Laser Technology, Inc. Photos and case study data courtesy of: Rich Maxwell

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Laser Technology has completed a successful Crash and Crime Mapping Summit held at its headquarters September 24-25, 2018.

LTI’s team of mapping professionals consisting of retired and active police officers attended the event to provide crucial market feedback, learn about and receive training on products and solutions, and to ensure they are prepared with all the equipment and software necessary to best serve our customers. 

A Summary of the Crash and Crime Summit

The Key Note address delivered by Michael Allard entitled “Laser Technology & Unmanned Aircraft” was the highlight of the event. Michael is the owner of Northeast Diagramming Services as well as a current law enforcement officer with nearly 30 years of experience in crash and crime mapping.

His presentation included real-world use cases and an outdoor drone flight demonstration which would later be merged together with ground measurements at the end of the address.

The presented material covered the importance of complementary equipment in the field, the pros and cons of drone usage in crash and crime mapping scenarios, and how to use drone imagery with ground measurement data to create the foundation for dynamic and comprehensive scene diagrams for court.

Live demonstrations from LTI’s Crash and Crime Mapping Summit

“Everything was extremely well planned, organized, and executed. We all walked away with a greater knowledge of the equipment – as well as a greater understanding of corporate processes.”

– Eric Heitmann, Eric Heitmann & Associates.

Our pro team mapped a mock crash scene with an iPad using the TruPulse^® 200X and MapStar^® TruAngle^® system with QuickMap 3D^® for iOS; then moved indoors to try out the new TruPoint^™ 300 high accuracy laser to map a mock crime indoors with QuickMap 3D for Android^®.

Looking Ahead

An emphasis on the importance of understanding the accuracy, specifications, and programming of LTI laser measurement devices was the underlying theme of event training. We look forward to molding our future products based on the expert competitive feedback and product innovation ideas shared by our training team and carrying this event forward into the future. 

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