Image Processing techniques to create a reference repository for characterisation & analysis of striation marks to support Forensic Investigations

该项目的目的是确定：i）micro-CT是否是工具痕迹分析的适当成像技术，ii）使用不同工具创建的工具痕迹是否存在统计学差异，iii）工具痕迹宽度是否可以预测工具刀片宽度，以及iv）如果在不同方法条件下创建，工具痕迹是否存在差异。在回答了这些研究问题后，该项目的目标是开发一个单一的特征数据库，执法部门在刑事调查期间可以访问该数据库。该项目还将探索使用3D打印和增材技术来支持刑事司法系统和证据展示。该项目与以下EPSRC研究领域保持一致：医学成像图像和视觉计算制造技术统计学和应用概率

The aim of the project is to establish whether; i) micro-CT is an appropriate imaging technique for tool mark analysis, ii) tool marks statistically differ when created with different tools, iii) tool mark width can predict tool blade width, and iv) tool marks differ if created under different methodological conditions. When these research questions have been answered, the objective of the project is to develop a single database repository of characteristics, which can be accessed by Law Enforcement during a Criminal Investigation. The project will also explore the use of 3D printing and Additive Technology to support the Criminal Justice System and presentation of evidence.The Project aligns with the following EPSRC research areas:Medical ImagingImage and Vision ComputingManufacturing TechnologiesStatistics and Applied Probability