Category Archives: Forensics

Recording the Devastation in Chile

Posted on October 28, 2011 by lidar

As this article in Our Amazing Planet points out it is a bit macabre, and dangerous as well to go into the aftermath of, in this case an earthquake and tsunami in Chile, but that did not stop Mike Olsen’s … Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Documents Japan Tsunami Damage

Posted on October 13, 2011 by lidar

With most of the damage from the earthquake obliterated, the team that Shawn was part of focused their efforts on scanning the damage that occurred to structures from the ensuing tsunami. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Used in Repair of Metrodome Collapse

Posted on July 14, 2011 by lidar

In this Finance and Commerce article they note that Clark Engineering Corp used laser scanning to “…collect data providing accurate site conditions and seamless integration with the work of other teams assessing damage and creating temporary enclosures.” Continue reading →

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Police in England Invest in Laser Scanning

Posted on July 14, 2011 by lidar

They believe this investment in laser scanning will significantly reduce the 1 Billion pounds, or 50,000 pounds per hour that accidents cost the economy each year in England. Continue reading →

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3D Bone Modeling Using Laser Scanning

Posted on June 27, 2011 by lidar

Turns out it is quite a challenge to laser scan bone due to its porosity and subtle variations. Continue reading →

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Forensic Crime Scene Training Video

Posted on May 18, 2011 by lidar

Tony Grissim has created a valuable video on forensic crime scene laser scanning. Continue reading →

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BP Wants to Laser Scan the Blowout Preventer

Posted on March 11, 2011 by lidar

The Louisiana Record reported that BP filed a motion to allow laser scanning of the failed blowout preventor. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Crime Scene Gum

Posted on March 6, 2011 by lidar

The solution – laser scan the gum first to preserve the 3D shape and then convert the scan into a digital model that can be used for dental comparison. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning and the iPad

Posted on February 19, 2011 by lidar

GBI had purchased a laser scanner. What caught my attention was the use of the iPad as a wireless controller. Continue reading →

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Forensic Scanning

Posted on February 3, 2011 by lidar

To my knowledge no laser scanner data properly presented has ever been ruled inadmissible in any court in the United States. Continue reading →

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