Digital Data Analysis is part of De Montfort University FdSc in forensic collision investigation.
There is more and more digital data available to assist in the reconstruction process. This module firstly looks at what digital data is, its relavence and what to consider before you use it. The module is not specific to any particular device as there are many different data collecton devices including these days any number of Apps.
Block 1 - What is digital Data
You will be introduced to how analogue waveforms are converted to digital data, the binary number system and data sampling.You will be asked to consider differing sample rates and what the effects may be
Block 2 - Telematics
This block is devoted to the gathering of raw automobile data. It considers in detail what an incident data recorder is, what components make up these devices and what if any variables there are there that cause its reliability to be questioned. The purpose of this is to develop a rationale for the collision investigator when dealing with the question; Is this data reliable? There is no definitive answer and therefore much of the work in this section will be considered by you from your research.
Block 3 - Route Tracing
This block is inextricably linked to both of the preceding blocks especially telematics and will be used to develop further thinking of the overall concept of accuracy and precision. The foundation of thinking for this block will be taken from various research papers and projects where opinions have been formed.
We assume that you hold a UCPD, City & Guilds or equivalent in forensic road collision investigation. We recommend you have studied Applied maths to get the most from this module.
Some of the maths will not have been covered at UCPD level but will have been covered in Applied maths. Some of the assessments require the use of a spreadsheets, (Microsoft Excel) thus you will need to be able to use Excel to complete the module. Click on Entry level on the menu bar and select our free Excel course.
6 weeks distance learning.
Your joining instructions list any specific requirements. General tools include a scientific calculator. We recommend any Casio with a 'Natural Display'. Microsoft Excel, Apple's Numbers or similar.
Your course tutors will help you with your studies during the course. They will mark and comment on your final exam and coursework.
This module is part of De Montfort university's FdSc in forensic road collision investigation.
The FdSc starts in September of each year. Apply through AiTS. If you wish to take this module without registering with the university you may do so however no university accreditation will be give. To take as a standalone check the course calendar for the next presentation and contact AiTS.
| Coming on a course? | Joining Instructions |
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| When is it running? | Course Calendar |
| Pricing information | Course Price List |
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| Code: | ENGS2005 |
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| Credits: | 15 |
| Level: | 5 |
| Duration: | 8 weeks |
| Type: | Distance learning |
| Assessment: | Two pieces of coursework |
| Further maths |
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| Advanced damage |
| Forensic mapping |
| Analysis of digital data |
| Computation and collision analysis |
| Motorcycle collisions |
| Pedestrian collisions |
| Vehicle dynamics - PC-Crash |