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iPhones as a Convenient Collection Device

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ATA Accident Reconsturction Technology - Measurement and Analysis through FARO, PIX4d, and LIDAR 360°

iPhone cameras are getting better and better. LiDAR technology is integrated into the iPhone 12 Pro and newer models, making it possible to create a 3D scan of most subjects with an acceptable fidelity and usefulness for forensic analysis.

Don’t miss April Yergin, Accident Reconstructionist, speak as part of a panel at the Transportation Megaconference introducing the concept of using your cell phone to take quality scans for the purpose of data collection. April will review several phone applications and their pros and cons.

April Yergin

ACTAR # 888
B.S. Aeronautical Engineering

Accident investigator since 1994, specializing in accident reconstruction, vehicle data downloads, dynamics analysis, and computer-aided simulations.

Transportation Mega Conference

March 13-14, 2025
Hilton New Orleans Riverside

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