Forensics

GIS and Imagery Play a Role in Forensics

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:45:00 -0400

The use of forensic GIS and geospatial modeling as evidence in litigation cases is becoming commonplace as technology continues to evolve.

Forensic Surveys Help Accident Investigation

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500

For those who perform crash and crime scene reconstruction work, the goals are clear: collect evidence, tell an accurate story of the scene and present a good case for justice.

Could Georeferencing Solve This Mystery?

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:00:00 -0400

It’s no secret the geospatial profession is making leaps and bounds both commercially and philanthropically. From the use of GPS to operate cars without a driver, to the use of drones to assess forest fires, to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map what help is needed where in the aftermath of earthquakes, professionals in the field are constantly developing extremely useful new applications for existing technology.

Solo Notes: Veteran Surveyor Appreciates Client Interaction

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400

George Nyfeler III, LS LEED-AP, president of Nyfeler Associates in Richmond, Va., started surveying in 1978 in Houston during the summer before his junior year in high school.

Team Uses Scanning to Uncover Herrin Massacre

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Twenty-three men died in Williamson County and on the streets of Herrin, Ill., over a two-day killing spree on June 21-22, 1922, the largest mass murder of non-union labor in the history of America. The event would become known around the world as the Herrin Massacre.

Forensic Surveyor Examines King’s Assassination

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:53:00 -0500

The television show “America Declassified” will take a look at the work of Jack McAdoo.

RIEGL Announces RiSOLVE Software Package

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:01:00 -0400

When it comes to accident investigation and rapid deployment scene capture, time is of the essence.

Mining the Data

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:39:00 -0400

The ability to quickly and safely capture accurate, highly detailed information with advanced technology improves mine planning and safety.

Sensors of the Lost Tomb

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (BNP Media Staff) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:34:00 -0400

Exploration team lets technology do the digging in search of an iconic burial site.

Case Solved

JSAFM@sbcglobal.net (Joel Salinas) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:43:00 -0400

Laser scanning can be a valuable tool on crash and crime scenes - if you know how to handle the data.

CSI: Surveys

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:24:00 -0400

A forensic engineering firm taps new technology to enhance information-gathering efforts.