After attending this presentation, attendees will better understand study design, 3D imaging, and persistence of bullet striations.
Attendees will also learn about new technologies for comparing bullets using 3D images of land impressions.
An Experiment to Explore Persistence of Bullet Striations
Conference/Workshop:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting
Published: 2019
Primary Author: Heike Hofmann
Secondary Authors: Alicia Carriquiry, Nicholas Lennie
Type: Presentation Slides
Research Area: Firearms and Toolmarks
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