Advances in Geophysical Methods Applied to Forensic Investigations: New Developments in Acquisition and Data Analysis Methodologies

ISBN-13: 9783030462413 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 298 str.

Giovanni Leucci

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Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Short Note About Geophysical Data Analysis

                1.1          Abstract

                1.2          The continuous signal definition

                1.3          The Fourier Transform

                1.4          Signal Sampling

                1.5          Important to Remember to Read this Book

                1.6          References to Chapter 1

Chapter 2: Forensic Geosciences and Geophysics: Overview

                2.1          Abstract

                2.2          Geophysical Methods in Forensic Geossciences: State of the Art

                2.3          Forensic Geophysical Methods

                2.3.1      Time Domain Reflectometry Method

                2.3.2      Gravimetry Method

                2.3.3      Mgnetometry Method

                2.3.4      The Electrical Resistivity Active Method

                2.3.5      The Self-potential Method

                2.3.6      Seismic tomography method

                2.3.7      Ground-penetrating radar: Fundamental Principles

                2.4          References to Chapter 2

Chapter 3: Forensic Geophysics Instrumentation and Data Acquisition

                3.1          Abstract

                3.2          TDR Instrumentation Enhancement

                3.3          Gravimetry Data Acquisition and Instrumentation

                3.4          Magnetic Instruments and Data Acquisition

                3.5          Electrical Resistivity Tomography Field data Acquisition

                3.6          Self-Potential Data Acquisition

                3.7          Seismic Sonic and Ultrasonic Data Acquisition

                3.8          GPR Data Acquisition

                3.9          References to Chapter 3

Chapter 4: Forensic Geophysical data Processing and Interpretation

                4.1          Abstract

                4.2          TDR Data Processing and Interpretation

                4.3          Gravimetric Data Processing and Interpretation

                4.4          Magnetic Data Processing and Interpretation

                4.5          ERT Data Processing and Interpretation

                4.6          SP Data Processing and Interpretation

                4.7          Processing and Interpretation of Seismic and Ultrasonic Data

                4.8          GPR Data Processing and Interpretation

                4.9          References to Chapter 4

Chapter 5: Site Application: Forensic Civil Cases

                5.1          Abstract

                5.2          Effect of Pipe Leaks

                5.3          The case of the City of Sant’Angelo (Sicily, south Italy)

                5.4          The Corrosion of the Reinforced Bar in Concrete Structures

                5.5          The Damage related to the tree roots and Fall of Trunks

                5.6          References to Chapter 5

Chapter 6: Site Application: Forensic Crime Cases

                6.1          Abstract

                6.2          TDR to evidence food sophistication

                6.3          ERT to evidence the hydrocarbon pollution

                6.4          ERT to evidence the pollution related to dumps

                6.5          Clandestine Graves

                6.6          Search of hidden human body

                6.7          Research of arms

                6.9          References to Chapter 5

Chapter 7: Conclusions

Blurb

This book provides a general introduction to the most important geophysical exploration methods and their application to forensic sciences. It describes physical principles, campaign procedures and processing, as well as interpretation techniques, while also highlighting new acquisition and data analysis procedures.

A large section of the book is devoted to applications, from measurements to the interpretation of data. Further, the book shows how to design and perform a forensic survey, and offers guidance on selecting the best method for the problem at hand, and on selecting the best type of data acquisition and processing. Written in straightforward language and chiefly intended as an introductory text for students in several scientific fields, the book also offers a useful guide for specialists who want to expand their expertise in this fascinating discipline.