Forensic Science Seminar
Peer-reviewed forensic science journal · Established 2011
ISSN 2157-118XFOREN SCI SEM · Volume 7

Original Research Articles · Research Paper P3

Applied Research and Development of a Three-Dimensional Topography System for Imaging and Analysis of Striated and Impressed Tool Marks for Firearm Identification Using GelSight

Ryan Lilien

Forensic Science Seminar · 2017 · Volume 7 · Issue 2 · 43–53

Peer ReviewedISSN 2157-118XIssue date 31 December 2017
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Summary

This research describes the development and evaluation of a three-dimensional surface-topography system based on GelSight for imaging and comparing striated and impressed firearm tool marks. The work addresses high-resolution surface capture, feature comparison and the potential for accurate, lower-cost firearm identification.

Keywords: Firearm identification; Tool marks; Three-dimensional topography; GelSight; Forensic science

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Document codeP3 · Research Paper
JournalForensic Science Seminar
ISSN2157-118X
Volume / Issue7 / 2
Pages43–53
Official issue date31 December 2017
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