BOLTON-KING, Rachel, Kerkhoff, Wim, Mattijssen, Erwin and Withers, Charlotte (2019) Novel Distance Estimation Method for Shotgun Discharges at Close Range. In: AFTE 2019: 50th Annual Training Seminar, 26-31 May 2019, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Abstract or description
The learning objective for this presentation is to consider a new method for estimating shotgun-related shooting distances at close range, typically <1 m.
The research proposition was that close firing distances can be estimated from measuring the size of the shot-defect created upon a clothed human simulation.
This research has demonstrated the potential for a simple, cheap and non-destructive new method to estimate shooting distance at close range (<1m) through the application of traditional photography, and analysis using open source software (Fiji/ImageJ). This method still requires further testing, but has the potential for application in estimating firing distance when shot have not sufficiently spread and/or to further corroborate gunshot residue patterns observed through visual or chemical analysis.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Additional Information: | For access to the PowerPoint slides please contact STORE@staffs.ac.uk |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | shotgun; distance estimation; distance determination; shooting incident reconstruction; forensic; firearm; shot; |
Faculty: | School of Law, Policing and Forensics > Criminal Justice and Forensic Science |
Event Title: | AFTE 2019: 50th Annual Training Seminar |
Event Location: | Nashville, TN, USA |
Event Dates: | 26-31 May 2019 |
Depositing User: | Rachel BOLTON-KING |
Date Deposited: | 30 May 2019 14:28 |
Last Modified: | 24 Feb 2023 13:55 |
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URI: | https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/5635 |