Forensic Uses of Digital Imaging

List of contents

Digital Still and Video Cameras. Basic Image Processing and Enhancement. Advanced Processing Techniques. Comparison and Measurement. Interpreting and Presenting Evidence.

About the author

John C. Russ is emeritus professor in the Department of Materials Science and Technology, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Much of his research during his 50-year career has been concerned with the microstructure and surface topography of metals and ceramics. He currently consults with a variety of companies, provides expert testimony in criminal and civil cases, teaches workshops worldwide on image processing and analysis, and reviews publications and funding proposals. He is active in a number of professional societies, and has presented frequent invited lectures and workshops for them. He has also received the Ernst Abbe Memorial Award from the New York Microscopical Society for his contributions to the field of microscopy as a developer of computer-assisted microscopy and image analysis.

Summary

Fully updated, the second edition of this book covers the widespread advances in digital imaging technology, techniques, and devices. It discusses the increased power, storage capacity, and use of digital cameras, laptop computers, tablets, and cell phones in forensic science. It addresses methods for presenting evidence in a courtroom, includin

Product details

• Authors: P. Lord, Lord P., Jens Rindel, John C. Russ, John C. (North Carolina State University Russ, John C. Rindel Russ, Russ John C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780367778415
• ISBN: 978-0-367-77841-5
• No. of pages: 268
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Forensic Science, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology