Application of 3D Surface Scanners in Forensic Science and Medicine ( I ): Digital Storage of Human Skeletons and Development of Appraisal Methods for Incident Scenes.
- Author:
Nak Eun CHUNG
1
;
Hyung Nam KOO
;
Hyun Moo KANG
;
Sang Seob LEE
;
Hye Jin PARK
;
Hyung Joong KIM
;
Kyung Rak LEE
;
Ik Jo CHUNG
;
Dae Yeol KIM
;
Dal Won KIM
;
Sang Beom LIM
;
Saebomi LEE
;
Han Soo HAN
;
Jung LEE
;
Jun Suk KIM
;
Ki Woong MOON
;
Byong Hyun KIM
;
Kyun Woo CHO
;
Jin Pyeo KIM
;
Yeo Soo KIM
;
Sung Ho KIM
;
In Soo SEO
;
Dae Kyun PARK
;
Jae Kwang CHUNG
;
Yi Suk KIM
;
Seong Kyu CHOI
;
U Young LEE
;
Hoon LEE
;
Chae Keun KIM
;
In Soo LEE
;
Hoon KANG
;
Won Seob KIM
;
Dong Kyu KIM
;
Dong Soo KIM
;
Hyeong Jin CHOI
;
Dong Il PARK
;
Hong Soon CHOI
;
Si Ro KIM
;
Yong Seok HEO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: 3D scanner; modeling; simulation; virtual anthropology; rapid prototype
- MeSH: Crime; Data Collection; Female; Fires; Forensic Medicine; Forensic Sciences; Humans; Male; Skeleton; Statistics as Topic
- From:Korean Journal of Legal Medicine 2012;36(1):85-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: The aim of this project was to use 3D scanning data collected at incident scenes and various evidence to 1) develop surveying methods based on 3D data consisting of overall and detailed scene evidence, captured by long-range and micros-canner, which can be shared by personnel working in different fields such as forensic medicine, video analysis, physical analysis, traffic engineering, and fire investigation; 2) create digital storage for human skeletons and set the foundation for virtual anthropology; and 3) improve the credibility of 3D evidence by virtual remodeling and simulation of incident scenes and evidence to provide a basis for advanced and high-tech scientific investigation. Two complete skeletons of male and female were scanned using 3D micro-scanner. Each bone was successfully reproduced and assembled in virtual space. In addition, recreating evidence scheduled for invasive examination by creating RP (rapid prototype) was possible. These outcomes could play an important role in setting up the new field of virtual anthropology. Case-specific surveying methods were developed through analysis of 3D scanning data collected by long-range surface scanners at the scenes of vehicular accidents, falls, shootings, and violent crimes. A technique and recording method was also developed for detecting forged seals by micro-scanning the pressure exerted on the seal. Appraisal methods developed in this project could be utilized to secure 3D data of human skeletal remains and incident scenes, create a standard for application, and increase objectivity, reproducibility, and accuracy of scanning methods. We plan to develop case-specific 3D data analysis techniques to improve the credibility of analysis at the NFS and to establish a 3D data collection and analysis team.
