The Canadian Association of Technical Accident Investigators and Reconstructionists (CATAIR) will hold its annual Ontario conference and AGM on October 27-29, 2025, at the York Regional Police Headquarters. Experts, member and non-members of CATAIR will gather to explore this year’s theme: The Impact of Technology on Collision Reconstruction.
MEA Forensic’s Tom Flynn, Matthew Ahrens, and Chris Tranquada are attending the professional development event and have been invited to present on how emerging technologies are influencing their respective areas of expertise.
Tom Flynn, head of MEA Forensic’s Forensic Video Analysis group in Toronto, will discuss the use of SynthEyes in forensic video analysis. Matthew Ahrens will present the firm’s latest findings on anti-lock braking system (ABS) performance on wet and dry roads, and Chris Tranquada will share insights from his research on wheel separations and wheel torque analysis.
These topics reflect ongoing areas of research at MEA Forensic. You can explore our recent publications on these subjects below, or reach out to our engineers to learn more.
- The Accuracy of Vehicle Speeds, Decelerations, and Brake Onset Times Calculated from Onboard Dash Cameras
- Decelerations for Vehicles with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) during Wet-to-Dry Transitions on Asphalt and Concrete Road Surfaces
- Forensic Investigations of Low-Clamp-Force Type Wheel Separations
Founded in 1984, CATAIR provides accident investigators with a professional and affordable forum to exchange ideas and expertise. Today, there are CATAIT members throughout Canada, the USA, Singapore, Australia, and Brazil.