An Image Database for Firearms Identification Based on Images of Cartridge Case and Projectile
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
ACTA Press
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Computer and Information Science
RAS ID
8
Abstract
A spent cartridge case exhibits characteristic markings (firearm fingerprint) that can be used to identify the type and possibly make of weapon in which the cartridge was fired. This paper first briefly reviews the research into the use of discriminate analysis for the purpose of matching spent cartridge cases to specific make and model firearms. A fired projectile can also be analysed by measuring the class characteristics such as landmark, groove mark, and twist ratios. A developed Personal Computer (PC) based prototype software application called fireball will also be described in details. Finally a proposed national distributed multimedia system in Australia is outlined.
Comments
Li, D., Zhao, C., & Watson, A. C. (2002). An image database for firearms identification based on images of cartridge case and projectile. Proceedings of 4th IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing. Calgary, Canada: ACTA Press. Available here