3D Scanning in Forensics Part 2

As discussed earlier in our Blog (3D Scanning in Forensics Part1) our next entry deals more with the advantages of using 3D laser scanners compared to other methods of capturing data. 3D laser scanners are able to capture thousands of data points per second. The FARO Laser Scanner Photon, for example, has the capacity of capturing 976,000 points per second which is comprised of 711 million pixels per scan! That’s a lot of data. In forensic science, any data that is missed or overlooked could mislead a crime scene in the wrong direction.

One example of this is footprints. Traditional photography cannot give the precise measurements and description as a 3D rendered point cloud. 3D laser scanners have the advantage of capturing the evidence without disturbing the scene. This can be vital in the example of footprints, a decaying body or blood splatter. With the quickness of using laser scanners with the depth of data provided, forensic science will continue to look to 3D laser scanning to correctly investigate crimes.

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