Digital Technology For Forensic Footwear Analysis And Vertebrate Ichnology (Hb 2019) Hardcover

Sherlock Holmes' observation about the importance and neglect of tracing footsteps, though from fiction, remains relevant in modern forensics. Despite its potential, footwear evidence is often overlooked. This book argues that incorporating technology and modern analytical tools, inspired by the digital revolution transforming vertebrate ichnology (the earth science study of trace fossils like footprints), can significantly enhance the field. By bridging geology (ichnology) and forensic science, the book demonstrates the mutual benefits of their approaches, particularly in the digital capture and analysis of footprints. It presents field and lab techniques for collecting, analyzing, and presenting three-dimensional tracks (footprints) from crime scenes, geological sites, or archaeological digs. This resource guides students, researchers, and professionals on how to gather and analyze 3D data, leveraging the digital advancements in ichnology. It's crucial reading for forensic science and earth science students, forensic practitioners in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and applied computer scientists developing new tools for visualizing and analyzing 3D data. This book serves as a methods-focused companion to the established text "Fossilised Locomotion."