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Patonis P. Comparative Evaluation of the Performance of a Mobile Device Camera and a Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera in Close-Range Photogrammetry Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:4925. [PMID: 39123971 PMCID: PMC11314698 DOI: 10.3390/s24154925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The comparative evaluation of the performance of a mobile device camera and an affordable full-frame mirrorless camera in close-range photogrammetry applications involves assessing the capabilities of these two types of cameras in capturing images for 3D measurement purposes. In this study, experiments are conducted to compare the distortion levels, the accuracy performance, and the image quality of a mobile device camera against a full-frame mirrorless camera when used in close-range photogrammetry applications in various settings. Analytical methodologies and specialized digital tools are used to evaluate the results. In the end, generalized conclusions are drawn for using each technology in close-range photogrammetry applications.
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- Photis Patonis
- School of Rural & Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Box 439, GR-54 124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Pérez JA, Gonçalves GR, Morillo Barragan JR, Fuentes Ortega P, Caracol Palomo AAM. Low-cost tools for virtual reconstruction of traffic accident scenarios. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29709. [PMID: 38698986 PMCID: PMC11064080 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Investigations into traffic accidents that lead to the determination of their causes and consequences are useful to all interested parties, both in the public and private sectors. One of the phases of investigation is the capture of data enabling the complete reconstruction of the accident scene, which is usually the point at which a conflict arises between the slow process of information gathering and the need to restore normal traffic flow. To reduce to a minimum the time the traffic is halted, this paper follows a methodology to reconstruct traffic accidents and puts forward a series of procedures and tools that are applicable to both large and small scenarios. The methodology uses low-cost UAV-SfM in combination with UAS aerial image capture systems and inexpensive GNSS equipment costing less than €900. This paper describes numerous tests and assessments that were carried out on four potential work scenarios (E-1 and E-2 urban roads with several intersections; E-3, an urban crossing with medium slopes; and E-4, a complex road section with different land morphologies), assessing the impact of using simple or double strip flights and the number of GCPs, their spacing distance and different distribution patterns. From the different configurations tested, the best results were achieved in those offset-type distributions where the GCPs were placed on both sides of the working area and at each end, with a spacing between 100 and 50 m and using double strip flights. Our conclusion is that the application of this protocol would be highly efficient and economical in the reconstruction of traffic accidents, provide simplicity in implementation, speed of capture and data processing, and provide reliable results quite economically and with a high degree of accuracy with RMSE values below 5 cm.
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- Juan Antonio Pérez
- Universidad de Extremadura, Centro Universitario de Mérida, Santa Teresa de Jornet 38, 06800 Mérida, Spain
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- University of Coimbra, Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers at Coimbra, Department of Mathematics, 3030-290, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Universidad de Extremadura, Escuela de Ingenierías Agrarias, Carretera de Cáceres S/N, 06007, Badajoz, Spain
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Wang J, Li Z, Ying F, Zou D, Chen Y. Reconstruction of a real-world car-to-pedestrian collision using geomatics techniques and numerical simulations. J Forensic Leg Med 2022; 91:102433. [PMID: 36179544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2022.102433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The aim of this study is to provide an improved method for traffic accident reconstruction based on geomatics techniques and numerical simulations. A combination of various techniques was used. First, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), laser scanner and structured-light scanner were used to obtain information on the accident scene, vehicle and victim. The collected traces provided detailed initial impact conditions for subsequent numerical simulations. Then, multi-body system (MBS) simulations were conducted to reconstruct the kinematics of the car-to-pedestrian collision. Finally, a finite element (FE) simulation using the THUMS model was performed to predict injuries. A real-life vehicle-pedestrian collision was used to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of this method. The reconstruction result revealed that the kinematic and injury predictions of the numerical simulations effectively conformed to the surveillance video and investigation of the actual accident. UAV photogrammetry was demonstrated to be more efficient in accident data collection than hand sketch and measurement, and 3D laser scanning enabled an easier and more accurate modeling process of vehicle. The present study shows the feasibility of this method for use in traffic accident reconstruction.
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- Jinming Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, 200063, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, 200063, People's Republic of China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, 4 Beijing Road, Guiyang, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, 200063, People's Republic of China; School of Forensic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, 4 Beijing Road, Guiyang, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, 200063, People's Republic of China.
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Lawas M, Williams SY, Jameson S, Gonzalez AR, Ernst P, Donfack J. Assessing agreement among crime scene measurement methods. J Forensic Sci 2022; 67:1715-1727. [PMID: 35324005 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A critical concern with crime scene documentation is the accuracy with which a crime scene can be reconstructed. Here, we discuss the accuracy of eight documentation methods as a function of measurement distance between reference ground targets in an outdoor scene. The relative accuracy of each documentation method was assessed with respect to a widely accepted and well-established standard method for land surveying, Total Station, from which measurements served as "ground truth" or reference data. For the majority of methods, the actual relative difference between measurements when compared to Total Station was small (less than a quarter of an inch). Measurements from FARO LiDAR agreed the most with to those of Total Station, while drone without the use of ground control points (GCPs) agreed the least. GCPs or a reference scale were also found to be important in mitigating increasing imprecision with increasing distance when measuring between two targets ~9-85 ft apart via drone and orthomosaic methods. Additionally, there were no statistical differences in the use of 2D (horizontal) or 3D (slope) measurement configurations for the Total Station. Overall, linear regression of difference plots did not reveal meaningful correlation between increasing distance measured and the error of a method when compared to Total Station. As more measurement methods become available, and the need for training and validating new tools become a necessity, these results point to the importance of establishing a ground truth or known distance range on which crime scene measurement methods can be validated.
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- Maria Lawas
- Visiting Scientist Program, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA.,Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA.,Operational Projects Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA.,Operational Projects Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA.,Operational Projects Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA.,Operational Projects Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA.,Research and Support Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Division, Quantico, Virginia, USA
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Berezowski V, Moffat I, Shendryk Y, MacGregor D, Ellis J, Mallett X. A multidisciplinary approach to locating clandestine gravesites in cold cases: Combining geographic profiling, LiDAR, and near surface geophysics. Forensic Sci Int Synerg 2022; 5:100281. [PMID: 35966608 PMCID: PMC9372742 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2022.100281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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By nature, clandestine burials are difficult to locate, an issue that can complicate the legal process, and interrupt the natural grief process of the family. The purpose of this paper is to present a three-step process to search for clandestine graves using (1) geographic profiling, (2) light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and (3) near surface geophysics. Each process incrementally decreases the geographic area being searched, while increasing the level of detail provided to investigators. Using two well-known Australian cases and one experimental study, this paper will demonstrate how (1) can highlight potential search areas, (2) can further narrow down the location of potential burial sites within these search areas, and (3) can assist with locating the clandestine grave. Although each technique on its own can successfully locate graves, combining the techniques can provide the most efficient approach to locate those who are missing and buried.
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Extended Reality in Spatial Sciences: A Review of Research Challenges and Future Directions. ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/ijgi9070439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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This manuscript identifies and documents unsolved problems and research challenges in the extended reality (XR) domain (i.e., virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed reality (MR)). The manuscript is structured to include technology, design, and human factor perspectives. The text is visualization/display-focused, that is, other modalities such as audio, haptic, smell, and touch, while important for XR, are beyond the scope of this paper. We further narrow our focus to mainly geospatial research, with necessary deviations to other domains where these technologies are widely researched. The main objective of the study is to provide an overview of broader research challenges and directions in XR, especially in spatial sciences. Aside from the research challenges identified based on a comprehensive literature review, we provide case studies with original results from our own studies in each section as examples to demonstrate the relevance of the challenges in the current research. We believe that this paper will be of relevance to anyone who has scientific interest in extended reality, and/or uses these systems in their research.
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Evaluating the morphological and metric sex of human crania using 3-dimensional (3D) technology. Int J Legal Med 2020; 135:1079-1085. [PMID: 32382975 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-020-02305-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Identifying the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual is a priority for the medico-legal system because identification increases the chances of finding the person responsible and provides closure to the family. The purpose of this research was to develop a combined morphological and metric cranial sex assessment method using 3D technology that accommodates the medico-legal system, and their use of 3D models facilitates the technological transition to digitally archived skeletal collections. A total of 91 individuals of European biogeographical ancestry from the William M. Bass Donated Skeletal Collection (University of Tennessee Knoxville) were imaged using photogrammetry, turned into 3D models using Agisoft PhotoScan, and digitally evaluated using 3D Studio Max. This novel method digitally evaluated five cranial traits, including the nasal aperture height, nasal aperture width, mastoid length, the general size and architecture, and the supraorbital ridges, combining techniques that can only be done digitally with those that can be completed on the actual bone. Preliminary statistical tests demonstrate an overall accuracy rate of 90% when tested against the training sample (20 males, 20 females) and 75% when tested against the test sample (51 individuals). Although no intra- or inter-observer error rate tests were done, and further testing on other skeletal collections is necessary, this method allows forensic anthropologists to perform relatively easy point-to-point measurements, the quantification of traditionally non-quantified traits, the possibility of reproducible results, and the ability for future analyses or research.
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