Human Remains: Another Dimension: The Application of Imaging to the Study of Human Remains

Human Remains – Another Dimension: The Application of 3D Imaging in the Funerary Contextbrings together scattered literature on the topic, assimilating disparate pieces that relate to the novel use of non-invasive three-dimensional imaging techniques in the forensic context.

All chapters are written by specialists in the field who use these types of imaging techniques within their research, bringing an engaging and comprehensive view that demonstrates the current use of 3D non-invasive imaging techniques using case studies. In addition, the advantages for using such methods, their current limitations, and possible solutions are also reviewed.

Includes three dimensional imaging techniques presented from a forensics point-of-viewWritten by well-renowned specialists in the fieldAssimilates disparate pieces that relate to the novel use of non-invasive three-dimensional imaging techniques

1. Context 2. The Rot Sets In: Low-Powered Microscopic Investigation of Taphonomic Changes to Bone Microstructure and its Application to Funerary Contexts 3. Human Bone and Dental Histology in an Archaeological Context 4. "Cut to the Bone": The Enhancement and Analysis of Skeletal Trauma Using Scanning Electron Microscopy 5. The Role of Radiography in Disaster Victim Identification 6. Recording In Situ Human Remains in Three Dimensions: Applying Digital Image-Based Modeling 7. Shedding Light on Skeletal Remains: The Use of Structured Light Scanning for 3D Archiving 8. The Use of Laser Scanning for Visualization and Quantification of Abrasion on Water-Submerged Bone 9. Laser Scanning of Skeletal Pathological Conditions 10. Virtual Reconstruction of Cranial Remains: The H. Heidelbergensis, Kabwe 1 Fossil 11. Pediatric Medicine-Postmortem Imaging in Suspected Child Abuse 12. The Storage and Long-Term Preservation of 3D Data 13. Management of 3D Image Data 14. Ethical Considerations: An Added Dimension