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 Cell Phone Signal Analysis

CELLULAR/GPS SIGNAL ANALYSIS

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. 1. Introductions
    • Instructor introduction
    • Student introductions
    • Other policies
    • Facility information
    • Certification Information - PCME
  2. Cellular Network and Location Methods
    • Cellular network descriptions
    • Evolution of E-911 system
    • Location Methods
  3. 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
  4. Introduction to Excel
    • Toolbar
    • Row/column operations
    • Sorting and Filtering
    • Formulas
    • Creating Graphs/Bar charts
  5. Pivot Tables
    • Creation
    • Interpretation
    • Visualizing data
    • Advanced techniques
  6. 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
  7. Review
    • Review of terms and concepts
    • Questions

Day 2: GPS Network/Mapping GPS Data

  1. GPS Network
    • History of GPS
    • GPS Network segments
    • GPS signal
  2. GPS Location Techniques
    • Distance calculations
    • Positional uncertainty
    • Sources of range error
    • Satellite geometry and DOP
    • Distance corrections
    • GPS data
  3. GPS Data
    • Examples of tracklog data from various GPS devices
    • Dates/Times
    • Latitude/Longitude
    • Hands on tracklog mapping exercise
  4. Acquisition of GPS Devices
    • Differences by make and model
    • Write block
    • Isolation from GPS network
    • Device Seizure
    • Hands on acquisitions of various GPS devices
  5. Mapping GPS Data
    • Streets and Trips
    • Point2Point
    • Homicide Practical
  6. Other data stored on GPS devices
    • Pictures
    • Other documents
    • Recovering deleted files
    • Data Hiding
  7. Legal/Privacy Issues
    • GPS caselaw examples
    • Subpoena
    • GPS tracking products and services
  8. Review and Test
    • Review of all material covered
    • Q & A
    • Test

This two-day course is only $1,295.00.
Limited Seats for Each Class

Computer Forensic Training Certification


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.