Abstract
A method that provides objective data to complement the hair analysts' microscopic observations, which is non-destructive, would be of obvious benefit in the forensic examination of hairs. This paper reports on the use of objective colour measurement and image analysis techniques of auto-montaged images. Brown Caucasian telogen scalp hairs were chosen as a stern test of the utility of these approaches. The results show the value of using auto-montaged images and the potential for the use of objective numerical measures of colour and pigmentation to complement microscopic observations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-37 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Science and Justice |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- digital images
- hair
- identification
- image analysis