Speed Measurement in Traffic Law Enforcement: From Radar to Laser  E-mail this product to a friend

Speed Measurement in Traffic Law Enforcement:
From Radar to Laser
(Second Edition)
by Kevin M. Morrison

This text explores the latest technology in speed measurement and is a must for anyone who wishes to expand his/her knowledge in the area of Radar or Laser speed measurement devices.

Mr. Morrison begins by discussing the speeding problem and how to combat it. Discussion quickly moves to Radar units - their history, development and evolution. Along they way, he takes the time to define the terms used in connection with all speed measurement devices and includes mathematical problems (with solutions) to illustrate his point. The operation of both stationary and moving targets as well as same-direction and target-fastest Radars are explained in detail.

Once you have had a chance to understand how Radar works, the discussion of Lasers begins. Here again, the author starts with the history and moves to modern day Laser operation.

The book contains the following chapters:

• The Speeding Problem
• Radar: Historical Development
• Rader Operation
• New High Tech Radars
• Laser
• Time-Distance
• Speed Enforcement

All speed and distance references are shown in both U.S. and metric values. The book also includes numerous examples in each measurement system.

Mr. Morrison joined the IPTM staff in September of 1998 after 22 years with the Largo (Florida) Police Department. He has represented the Florida Police Chief’s Associate on the Florida Technical Review Committee for Speed Measurement Devices and has participated with the IACP Highway Safety Committee’s Speed Measurement Advisory Technical Subcommittee.

Specifications: 131 pages; 8½”x11”; coil bound; includes photos, diagrams and numerous tables containing technical data; Publisher: IPTM, 2nd Edition (2003)