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SUMMARY:Trajectory Documentation Course
LOCATION:Expert Witness Testimony Center & Crime Scene Lab Cedar Crest College, 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA, 18104
DESCRIPTION:Trajectory Documentation Course\n\n06/15/26 08:00 AM EST\n - 06/18/26 04:00 PM EST\Description:\nFee: $0 (sponsored by DOJ Grant)\nInstructor: Eugene Liscio, P. Eng\n \nCourse Overview\n\n\n Hands-on training in bullet trajectory documentation using manual and digital methods\n Full trajectory reconstruction techniques\n Manual and advanced trajectory documentation methods with emphasis on errors and uncertainty\n Strong focus on measurement defensibility and courtroom readiness\n Includes multiple scenarios, mock court, and online certification exam\n\n\nAgenda\n\nDay 1 – Single Impact Methods (Foundations & Geometry)\nTopics\n• Bullet defect morphology and interpreting impact features\n• Ellipse geometry fundamentals and trigonometry refresher\n• Error sensitivity at shallow angles\n• Manual and digital measurement approaches\n• Lead-in (rocker) method considerations\nExercises\n• Substrate interpretation lab using wood, drywall, and metal\n• Manual ellipse measurements with calipers and angle calculations\n• Error sensitivity worksheet (measurement variation impact)\n• Digital ellipse fitting using CloudCompare on same impacts\n• Lead-in method validation on metal panels only\n• Single-shot mini case reconstruction\n\nDay 2 – Rods, Photography & Coordinate Geometry\nTopics\n• Trajectory rod theory and installation\n• Analog angle gauges and protractor measurements\n• Photographic rod measurement techniques\n• Laser trajectory projection methods\n• Two-point/baseline offset coordinate math\n• Angle conventions and coordinate systems\nExercises\n• Rod installation and alignment lab\n• Vertical angle measurement with analog gauge\n• Horizontal angle measurement using 90° or printed protractors\n• Photographic rod documentation and digital angle extraction\n• Two-point coordinate calculations from measured X, Y, Z points\n• Ceiling shot projection to floor reference for horizontal angle\n• Vehicle grid measurement and reconstruction exercise\n• Multi-impact wall reconstruction scenario\n\nDay 3 – Pattern & Distribution Evidence (Applied Reconstruction)\nTopics\n• Shotgun pellet pattern behavior and ellipse fitting\n• Distance estimation principles and calibration\n• Cartridge case ejection theory and mapping\n• Statistical interpretation and uncertainty analysis\nExercises\n• Shotgun pattern collection at multiple distances and angles\n• Digitizing pellets and best-fit ellipse analysis in CloudCompare\n• Calibration curve creation for distance estimation\n• Unknown pattern distance estimation exercise\n• Cartridge case baseline mapping and coordinate recording\n• Ground truth ejection study with known firearm/ammunition\n• Shooter location inference with known and unknown trajectory scenarios\n\nDay 4 – Capstone Scenarios, Mock Court & Certification\nMorning – Multi-Scenario Practicum\n• Teams rotate through several mock shooting scenes\n• Document impacts, rods, coordinates, cartridge cases, and patterns\n• Photograph, measure, calculate, and diagram each scenario\nMidday – Assigned Presentation Preparation\n• Each team assigned one scenario to formally present\n• Prepare diagrams, calculations, trajectory graphics, and conclusions\n• Justify method selection and describe uncertainty ranges\nAfternoon – Presentations & Mock Court\n• Team PowerPoint presentations\n• Peer comparison of results between groups\n• Instructor-led mock court questioning and literature-based defense\nFinal – Online Examination\n• Individual online assessment using ClassMarker platform\n• Covers methods, math, interpretation, and uncertainty\n• Passing score required for Certificate\n\nRequired Equipment\n• Digital camera preferred (phone camera acceptable)\n• Laptop with CloudCompare or equivalent software installed\n• Trajectory rods, lasers, protractors, angle gauges, and other tools provided by instructor\n\Location:\nExpert Witness Testimony Center & Crime Scene Lab Cedar Crest College\n100 College Drive\nAllentown, PA 18104
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trajectory Documentation Course
06/15/26 08:00 AM EST - 06/18/26 04:00 PM EST
Description:
Fee: $0 (sponsored by DOJ Grant)
Instructor: Eugene Liscio, P. Eng
Course Overview
- Hands-on training in bullet trajectory documentation using manual and digital methods
- Full trajectory reconstruction techniques
- Manual and advanced trajectory documentation methods with emphasis on errors and uncertainty
- Strong focus on measurement defensibility and courtroom readiness
- Includes multiple scenarios, mock court, and online certification exam
Agenda
Day 1 – Single Impact Methods (Foundations & Geometry)
Topics
• Bullet defect morphology and interpreting impact features
• Ellipse geometry fundamentals and trigonometry refresher
• Error sensitivity at shallow angles
• Manual and digital measurement approaches
• Lead-in (rocker) method considerations
Exercises
• Substrate interpretation lab using wood, drywall, and metal
• Manual ellipse measurements with calipers and angle calculations
• Error sensitivity worksheet (measurement variation impact)
• Digital ellipse fitting using CloudCompare on same impacts
• Lead-in method validation on metal panels only
• Single-shot mini case reconstruction
Day 2 – Rods, Photography & Coordinate Geometry
Topics
• Trajectory rod theory and installation
• Analog angle gauges and protractor measurements
• Photographic rod measurement techniques
• Laser trajectory projection methods
• Two-point/baseline offset coordinate math
• Angle conventions and coordinate systems
Exercises
• Rod installation and alignment lab
• Vertical angle measurement with analog gauge
• Horizontal angle measurement using 90° or printed protractors
• Photographic rod documentation and digital angle extraction
• Two-point coordinate calculations from measured X, Y, Z points
• Ceiling shot projection to floor reference for horizontal angle
• Vehicle grid measurement and reconstruction exercise
• Multi-impact wall reconstruction scenario
Day 3 – Pattern & Distribution Evidence (Applied Reconstruction)
Topics
• Shotgun pellet pattern behavior and ellipse fitting
• Distance estimation principles and calibration
• Cartridge case ejection theory and mapping
• Statistical interpretation and uncertainty analysis
Exercises
• Shotgun pattern collection at multiple distances and angles
• Digitizing pellets and best-fit ellipse analysis in CloudCompare
• Calibration curve creation for distance estimation
• Unknown pattern distance estimation exercise
• Cartridge case baseline mapping and coordinate recording
• Ground truth ejection study with known firearm/ammunition
• Shooter location inference with known and unknown trajectory scenarios
Day 4 – Capstone Scenarios, Mock Court & Certification
Morning – Multi-Scenario Practicum
• Teams rotate through several mock shooting scenes
• Document impacts, rods, coordinates, cartridge cases, and patterns
• Photograph, measure, calculate, and diagram each scenario
Midday – Assigned Presentation Preparation
• Each team assigned one scenario to formally present
• Prepare diagrams, calculations, trajectory graphics, and conclusions
• Justify method selection and describe uncertainty ranges
Afternoon – Presentations & Mock Court
• Team PowerPoint presentations
• Peer comparison of results between groups
• Instructor-led mock court questioning and literature-based defense
Final – Online Examination
• Individual online assessment using ClassMarker platform
• Covers methods, math, interpretation, and uncertainty
• Passing score required for Certificate
Required Equipment
• Digital camera preferred (phone camera acceptable)
• Laptop with CloudCompare or equivalent software installed
• Trajectory rods, lasers, protractors, angle gauges, and other tools provided by instructor
Location:
Expert Witness Testimony Center & Crime Scene Lab Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
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