Each day is designed to allow the student to understand the structure of the network system and then practically apply this knowledge through practical exercise.
Cellular/GPS Signal Analysis
Day 1: Cellular Network/CDR
- 1. Introductions
- Instructor introduction
- Student introductions
- Other policies
- Facility information
- Certification Information - PCME
- Cellular Network and Location Methods
- Cellular network descriptions
- Evolution of E-911 system
- Location Methods
- Call Detail Records
- Information available from CDR
- CDR examples from various carriers
- Cell Tower Reports
- Carrier data retention timeframes
- Legal paperwork examples to preserve and obtain records
- Introduction to Excel
- Toolbar
- Row/column operations
- Sorting and Filtering
- Formulas
- Creating Graphs/Bar charts
- Pivot Tables
- Creation
- Interpretation
- Visualizing data
- Advanced techniques
- Mapping Call Detail Record Information
- Examples of mapped CDRs and tower locations
- Streets and Trips
- Point2Point
- Preparing data for mapping
- Hands on mapping practical
- Other visualization software
- Review
- Review of terms and concepts
- Questions
Day 2: GPS Network/Mapping GPS Data
- GPS Network
- History of GPS
- GPS Network segments
- GPS signal
- GPS Location Techniques
- Distance calculations
- Positional uncertainty
- Sources of range error
- Satellite geometry and DOP
- Distance corrections
- GPS data
- GPS Data
- Examples of tracklog data from various GPS devices
- Dates/Times
- Latitude/Longitude
- Hands on tracklog mapping exercise
- Acquisition of GPS Devices
- Differences by make and model
- Write block
- Isolation from GPS network
- Device Seizure
- Hands on acquisitions of various GPS devices
- Mapping GPS Data
- Streets and Trips
- Point2Point
- Homicide Practical
- Other data stored on GPS devices
- Pictures
- Other documents
- Recovering deleted files
- Data Hiding
- Legal/Privacy Issues
- GPS caselaw examples
- Subpoena
- GPS tracking products and services
- Review and Test
- Review of all material covered
- Q & A
- Test
This two-day course is only $1,295.00.
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 | Students will have the option to complete a written examination covering both theory & application of course concepts. Students must pass with 85% to receive certification. Passing the certification for this class is credited toward PCME certification. |