Event Data Recorder Retrieval and Imaging

Overview

Extraction of data stored in a crashed vehicle’s control module can provide valuable information and support a reconstructionist’s investigation.  This comprehensive 40-hour course will teach the student all the latest advancements in EDR technology and expose them to the systems currently available for collecting data from systems in both standard and commercial motor vehicles.

The nomenclature associated with accelerometer data and the history of its development will be discussed.  The student will learn the various techniques used to power up an EDR and how to remove the unit from a damaged vehicle.  As part of this training the reconstructionist will be shown how to retrieve a wealth of information such as vehicle speed, engine speed, throttle percentage, airbag deployment command information and more, following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended practices. 

Topics include:

• History of stored accelerometer data

• Passenger vehicle data

• Commercial motor vehicle data

• EDR extraction techniques

• Retrieving and storing data

• Field inspection

Prerequisite: Students must have successfully passed a Level II - Advanced Crash Investigation course to be eligible to attend.

Attire, Costs and Other Requirements

Students will need to bring note taking materials, highlighter, scientific calculator and laptop computer. Students will also need to bring their department's EDR equipment and associated computers. 

Dress is professional casual or uniform of the day.

There are no fees associated with this course.