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Machine Safeguarding: Theory, Practice and Case Studies

“Distracted Driving: Determining Cell Phone Usage from Forensic Cellular Records”

This paper presents an analysis of an alleged texting-while-driving collision case involving cellular call records.

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A Forensic Engineering Investigation of a Ladder Failure

“In-Building LTE Testing at the University of Colorado”

Indoor coverage was measured using the PSCR Band 14 LTE outdoor macro network.

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Clear and Concise Expert Reports​

“Effect of Broadband Radio Service Reallocation on 2900–3100 MHz Band Marine Radars: Front-end Overload”

Signals from the BRS base stations can potentially cause the radar front-end to overload and cause interference.

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“Characterizing an S-band Marine Radar Receiver in the Presence of Interference”

Characterizing the effects that out-of-band interference has on the performance of an S-band marine radar receiver’s IF output normally requires non-linear network analysis.

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“A fast-fading mobile channel measurement system”

The system is designed to measure the characteristics of a narrowband mobile radio channel.

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“Relating Audio and Video Quality Using CIF Video”

NTIA/ITS has conducted a series of studies to quantify the effects that individual audio and video qualities have on the overall Mean Opinion Score (MOS) for a given set of audiovisual clips.

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“High-resolution propagation measurements using biconical antennas and signal processing”

This paper describes how commercially-available EMC biconical antennas can be used to perform high-resolution propagation measurements.

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“Task-Based Tactical and Surveillance Video Quality Tests”

This report describes laboratory studies of the quality required for the following public safety video applications: 1. Tactical 2. Live surveillance 3. Recorded surveillance.

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“Multimedia Synchronization Study”

ITS is conducting a series of studies to quantify the effects of the separate audio and video compression qualities, and the differential delay in their synchronization, to the perceived aesthetic quality of a multimedia signal.

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“Emission Measurement Results for a Cellular and PCS Signal-Jamming Transmitter”

This report describes emission measurements on a denial-of-service (jammer) transmitter operating in the 800 MHz and 1900 MHz cellular and PCS bands.

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“A subjective video quality test method for the assessment of recorded surveillance video”

The quality of surveillance video is of major importance to the law enforcement community.

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“Subjective video quality assessment methods for recognition tasks”

To develop accurate objective measurements (models) for video quality assessment, subjective data is traditionally collected via human subject testing.

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“ITU-T, Subjective Video Quality Assessment Methods for Recognition Tasks, International Telecommunications Union– Telecommunication Standardization Sector”

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency in the field of telecommunications, information and communication technologies (ICTs).

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“Batch Video Quality Metric (BVQM) User’s Manual”

BVQM provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to select the video clips you want to batch process. Processing consists of calibrating the processed video clips and calculating their associated video quality metrics.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Mark McFarland has worked on several cases across the whole country. You will not find a more qualified expert witness for your case.

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Do you accept cases nationwide?

Yes, my practice is nationwide.

What kind of cases do you consult on?

My practice covers various cases involving electrical, electronic, or telecommunications phenomena.

I work in both civil and criminal cases for the plaintiff or defense.

I have worked with plaintiff and defense lawyers on civil cases in several fields, including wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, class action, insurance claims, auto accidents, contract disputes, and more.

Some criminal cases I’ve worked on have involved securities fraud, homicide, sex trafficking, and home invasion. The criminal cases usually center around cellular, mobile phone, GPS, and other electronic evidence.

Do you work for both plaintiff and the defense?

I work for both plaintiff and defense lawyers on civil and criminal cases.

Are you licensed to practice engineering?

Yes, I am a licensed and Board certified engineer. My Board certification comes from the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Additionally, I am an NCEES “Record Holder, ” meaning I can typically get licensed in any state within 30 days.

What is your availability?

I am accepting new cases and am flexible and available on my clients’ schedules. I take pride in meeting all my clients’ deadlines.

What is your billing rate?

My rates are very reasonable. I have two set rates for testimony time, such as in deposition or trial. The second, a lower rate, is for all other time (research, report writing, etc.) I collect an initial retainer and invoice against that.

What is your educational background?

I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to gain excellent academic credentials.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. My first Master’s degree is in Telecommunications Engineering, and my second Master’s degree is in Engineering Management- both from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I also completed about 2/3 of an MSEE degree in RF engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia before moving to Colorado.

Lastly, I procured the highest credential available in the quality sciences: the Six Sigma Master Black Belt. This required eight graduate courses (24 credit hours) in applied statistics and research at the University of Colorado.

How many years of experience do you have?

I have over 25 years of experience as an engineer and ten years of experience in quality sciences and applied research.

Do you have trial experience?

Yes – I have testified on behalf of the plaintiff and defense at criminal and civil trials.

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