From the 3D Laser Scanning for Forensic Scene Mapping Seminar 2014 in Portland and Seattle hosted by The PPI Group and co-sponsored by FARO Technologies. Presentation by Eugene Liscio, Professional Engineer of AI2-3D, a consulting company that specializes in 3D forensic measurement, analysis and visualizations for law enforcement and legal industries.
2. oAI2-3D, Established 2005, Documentation, Analysis and Visualization…
oProfessional Engineers Ontario, October 1997
oPresident of International Association of Forensic & Security Metrology, (IAFSM, www.iafsm.org)
oAdjunct Professor, 3D Forensic Reconstruction Course at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, January 2013
oResearch & Validation in “3D Forensics”
oCo-Developer of Clouds2Max plugin for 3ds Max
oFARO Certified Trainer, January 2014
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4. oAI2-3D, Established 2005, Documentation, Analysis and Visualization…
oProfessional Engineers Ontario, October 1997
oPresident of International Association of Forensic & Security Metrology, (IAFSM, www.iafsm.org)
oAdjunct Professor, 3D Forensic Reconstruction Course at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, January 2013
oResearch & Validation in “3D Forensics”
oCo-Developer of Clouds2Max plugin for 3ds Max
oFARO Certified Trainer, January 2014
15. A Reconstructionis based on available physical evidence and can be used for analysis or for substantive purposes.
A Recreation is mostly a demonstrative or “creative” work (although it may be based in part on physical data), it may rely on witness testimony or other non-physical sources of data.
16. A Reconstructionis based on available physical evidence and can be used for analysis or for substantive purposes.
A Recreation is mostly a demonstrative or “creative” work (although it may be based in part on physical data), it may rely on witness testimony or other non-physical sources of data.
17. Measurement/Documentation
Defines the equipment, technology and methods of capture
Analysis
Is the study of captured data and how it can be explored to reveal information that would otherwise be obscure
Visualization
Presentation and delivery of the documentation or analysis in a form that is easily understood
21. Photogrammetry
oUses a digital camera to capture photographs from varying angles and creates a textured 3D model
Handheld Scanners
oSeveral companies are offering low cost scanners capable of documenting objects the size of a human body or larger
Laser Scanning
oUses active source of light energy to “bounce” off a surface and return to a receiver where distance is calculated.
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23. 3D scanners are not so versatile that they can be used on all types of surfaces and in all conditions. Like any piece of equipment, there are applications for which they may not be well suited.
24. Dark surfaces absorb light and make it difficult to get a strong reading to the receiver.
110. How are you using the data?
oDetailed Analysis
oVisualization
oPlan Drawing
Accuracy -Always have reference measurements!
Training and Certification
There are no known cases where laser scanner data has been inadmissible
FARO scanner data has been accepted at trial on many occasions
IAFSM is looking to develop laser scanning guidelines
111. Scanner data has been used and demonstrated at trial!
State of Indiana vs. David R. Camm, 74C01-1210-MR-000184
Spencer Country Circuit Court, Indiana, USA
Judge Name: Johnathan Dartt
September-October 2013
Expert Witness: Eugene Liscio
State of Georgia vs Anthony Johnathan Donald, Criminal Case Number: 13903669 –42
Clerk Superior Court –Cobb County Georgia: Rebecca Keaton
Judge Name: Grubbs
August 2014
Expert Witness: David Dustin