Post-Mortem Identification by Means of Comparative Image Analysis of a Tattoo Marking,

Abstract

The author is engaged in research regarding the digitizing and computer processing of photographic imagery. Much of this effort has been in the field of microdensitometry, particularly with regard to the establishment of standards of procedure. Currently, this investigation has been concerned with the effects of using square shaped recording apertures. During this investigation, pathologists working to identify victims of an air crash involving U.S. Army personnel requested comparative image analysis of a tattoo marking to support identification of one of the bodies. Keywords: Post-mortem identification; microdensitometer; image processing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA179567

Entities

People

  • Samuel Barr

Organizations

  • Geospatial Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Cameras
  • Computers
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Digital Images
  • Emulsions
  • Engineers
  • Identification
  • Image Processing
  • Images
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Medical Personnel
  • Optical Analysis
  • Photographs
  • Physicians
  • Security
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Geodesy
  • Systems Analysis and Design