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Forensic analysis of agricultural vehicles (GPS steering systems) – The forensic use of satellite-based steering systems in agriculture

Modern agricultural machinery, such as tractors and harvesters, often uses satellite-based steering systems for precise field cultivation and, in doing so, records detailed position and cultivation data.

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This data may be relevant for the forensic reconstruction of routes, operating times and locations of agricultural vehicles.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.

Our services

We analyse available position and operation data from satellite-based guidance systems and document usage times and routes in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

•Reconstruction of machining paths and operating times
•Resolving disputes over use of equipment at agricultural contractors’ firms
•Investigation into theft or unauthorised use
•Supplementary insurance and claims assessments
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with agricultural businesses

How an analysis of agricultural GPS steering systems is carried out

Once the steering system has been backed up, the available position and machining data are extracted, organised chronologically and cross-checked against other operational data.

Why is the analysis of agricultural GPS steering systems relevant in a forensic context?

Accurate usage data can provide important insights into the scope and timing of usage, for example in the event of billing disputes.

Even in cases of theft of expensive agricultural machinery, the documented location history may be of forensic relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all agricultural machines record GPS steering data?+
Not necessarily; it depends on the specific equipment and the steering system used.
How accurate is the position data recorded?+
Satellite-based guidance systems often operate with a high degree of precision; the exact level of accuracy is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Are the machine’s operating hours also recorded?+
In many systems, yes; this is evaluated in addition to the position analysis.

LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne

Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „forensic analysis of agricultural vehicles (GPS steering systems)"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.

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