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The following reconstruction topics are covered in this software:
Monte Carlo Analysis Icon:
The Monte Carlo Analysis (MCA) Icon has been placed on each calculation page for easy access. Access to the MCA page is also available by selecting the MCA Icon (Dice) on the main program page.
oFall & Vaults Formulas
▪Known Takeoff Angle
▪Known Roadway Slope
oAnatomy of a Ped Crash
oAnatomy of an Airborne
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oAlcohol Amount to Reach Specific BAC Level
oDrinking After Offense
oExtrapolation Analysis
oBlood-Hospital Equivalents
oRelease From Custody Analysis
oOther BAC Situations
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oCrush Energy Calculations
oDetermine Damage Centroid Location
oNHTSA Crash Test Analysis
▪From Crash Test Data
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oFuture Additions:
▪Damage Momentum Analysis
▪Damage Profile Drawings
▪Other Damage Analysis
oBraking Analysis
▪Disc Brake Analysis
▪Drum Brake Analysis
oMiscellaneous Analysis
▪Low-Speed Turns (Off-Tracking)
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oFuture Additions:
▪Heat Effects on Push-rod Stroke
▪Center of Mass Calculations
▪Rollover Calculations
▪Other Heavy Truck Analysis
oPedestrian Wrap Formulas
▪15 Different Formulas
oPedestrian Forward Projection Formulas
▪7 Different Formulas
oBicycle-Related Formulas
▪Lateral Acceleration Factor
▪Lean Angle Calculation
▪Pedal Cadence/RPM
oVehicle-Related Formulas
▪Appel Analysis
▪Higgins Analysis
▪React & Slide Analysis
▪Searle React & Slide Analysis
oMiscellaneous Scenarios
▪ Body Segment Lengths
▪Crash Test Analysis
▪Fall from Moving Vehicle (Drop-Test)
▪Airborne Distance Estimate (Scurlock)
▪Pedestrian Throw Distance Calculation
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oAcceleration vs. Acceleration Vehicles
oAcceleration vs. Braking Vehicles
oAcceleration vs. Constant Vehicles
oBraking vs. Braking Vehicles
oBraking vs. Constant Vehicles
oConstant vs. Constant Vehicles
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oNHTSA Web Site - Database Search
oCanadian Vehicle Specs - Database Search
oCanadian Vehicle Specs Update Page
oAccel/Decel Factors
oAccel/Decel Scenarios
oDrag Factor Adjustment
oCombined Speed Scenarios
oConservation of Linear Momentum
▪Collinear Collisions
▪Two-Dimensional Collisions
▪Graphical Analysis
▪Vector Analysis
oPedestrian Forward Projection Summary
▪Forward Projection Formulas
oPedestrian Wrap Summary
▪Wrap Formulas
oVector Sum Solution
▪Complete coordinate analysis with scaled drawing
▪Coordinate Analysis
oVehicle Formula Summary
▪React & Slide Formulas
oMonte Carlo Analysis Icon (Control Area of Page)
oFuture Additions:
▪There are several future updates planned
in various reconstruction/investigation areas.
▪"Miscellaneous Scenarios" to be moved to Peds/Bikes Menu
oLicense Management
▪License Management Site
▪Deactivate Software License
▪License FAQ
oSun & Moon Information
▪US Naval Observatory Web Site
▪Photoephemeris Web Site
▪SunCalc Web Site
oProgram Information
▪This is internet base help & resource information
oCheck for updates
▪The program will check for posted updates upon program startup
▪To check at anytime, select the "Check for updates" menu item
oQuick Jump List
▪A list of open windows will appear at the bottom of this menu
▪Select any open window to jump to that calculation screen
RECENT ADDITIONS:
•Crush Energy Calculations (Damage Menu) - Feb 2023
•Monte Carlo Analysis (Main Screen, Calculation Pages) - Feb 2023
oAirborne - Fall & Vault
oConservation of Linear Momentum (COLM)
▪360-Degree Momentum
▪Inline Same Direction
▪Inline Opposite Direction
oCritical Curve Speed
oSearle - All Considerations
oSlide to Stop
oMore scenarios will be added.............
Future Additions INCLUDE:
There are several regular updates planned for the IMPACT© software. These updates and "all" new features will be available to "all" users possession a current software subscription. Users can check for updates at any time by way of the "View Menu." Otherwise, users will be a weekly notice when updates have been released for download. Some of these future additions include areas of:
•Damage Momentum Analysis Scenarios
•EDR Analysis Scenarios
•Lane Change / Turn Away Scenarios
•Rotational Mechanics Scenarios
•Finite Differences Calculations
•Other Related Reconstruction Methods
We appreciate your support of the IMPACT© software. As this software expands, we will always value your feedback for improvement, or any "Wish List" items you would like to see included. Simply select the link below to submit your feedback/suggestions.
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