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Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Paint Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
A Method for Isolating Very Small Particles from Plastic Explosive Samples
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Composition C4, Dust, Explosives, Forensic Investigation, Plastic Explosives, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Provenance, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Small Particles, X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Measurement and Variation of UV Absorbers within Multi-Year Samples of Automotive Clear Coat Paint
|
Steven Stone, Margaret Barber, Ronald Wojciechowski, Paul Martin
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None
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Comparison of Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Fibers using FTIR and Melting Point Analysis
|
Anne E. Kisler-Rao
|
Fiber, Nylon, Polyester, Olefin, FTIR, Melting Point
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Infrared Analysis of Textile Fibers
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Synthetic Wig Fibers: Analysis & Differentiation from Human Hairs
|
Holly Long, Sarah Walbridge-Jones, Kacie Lundgren
|
Wigs, Wig Fibers, Hairs, MSP, FTIR, Cross-sections, Scale Casts, PLM, Microscopy
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Duct Tape Sourcing Examinations: Developing Investigative Leads using Multiple Resources
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
Duct Tapes, Sourcing, FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, Py-GC/MS, Reference Collections
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Intra-Roll and Intra-Jumbo Roll Variation of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Diana M. Wright, Joshua R. Dettman, Michael A. Smith
|
Duct Tape, Variation, Stereomicroscopy, Scrim Count, Width, Thickness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, Jumbo Roll
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis
|
Steven Stone
|
Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy
|
P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer
|
Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Fabric and Cordage
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
The Differences Between Refractive Index Measurements of the External Surface and Bulk Area of Container Glass
|
Joseph Insana, Patrick Buzzini
|
forensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) methodforensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) method
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Differential Sampling of Contact Surfaces of Footwear to Separate Fractions of Loosely, Moderately and Tightly Held Particles
|
David A. Stoney, Paul L. Stoney
|
Differential Sampling, Footwear, Contact Surfaces, Particles
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Evaluation of Duct Tape Physical Characteristics: Part I - Within-Roll Variability
|
Kiersten LaPorte, Robyn Weimer
|
forensic science, trace evidence, duct tape, within-roll variability, physical characteristics
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Evaluation of Refractive Index Values for Permount®
|
Larry Peterson
|
Permount®, Refractive Index
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Variability of Refractive Index and Thickness of Tempered Glass throughout an Automotive Window
|
Michael Trimpe, Josi Sammarco
|
Glass, Refractive index, Thickness, Tempered, Automotive window, Variation
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence
|
Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
|
Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update
|
Larry K. Peterson
|
Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant
|
Christopher R. Bommarito
|
Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Identification of General Unknowns
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification
|
Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch
|
Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles
|
J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin
|
Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Evaluation of Automotive Lenses for Forensic Applications by FTIR, PGC, and Raman Spectroscopy
|
Susan T. Gross, Robert Duevel, Jeffrey Wilson, José R. Almirall
|
Forensic Science, Plastics, Taillights, Automotive Lenses
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
The Effect of Pigment Type on Pigment Variation due to Differential Mixing in Spray Paints
|
Kris M. Gates
|
Paint, Spray Paint, FT-IR, Pigments, Heterogeneity, Sublimation
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Seeing Color: Practical Methods in Pigment Microscopy
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik
|
Pigments, Paints, Fibers, Cosmetics, Forensic, Trace Evidence, Automotive, Architectural, Cross Sections, Smears, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat
|
Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
|
Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping
|
Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall
|
None
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Glycol Ethers: A New Category of Oxygenated Solvents Encountered in Fire Debris Samples
|
Troy Ernst, Kevin Streeter
|
Fire Debris, Oxygenated Solvents, Glycol Ethers, DOWANOL, Scented Oils, Air Fresheners, GC/MS
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets
|
Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza
|
Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
The Evidential Value of Fibers Used in Hi-Vis Workwear
|
T. Coyle, C. Shaw, L. Stevens
|
Hi-Vis, Fiber, Evidential Value, Polyester
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Detection of Bullet v. Nail Damage to Textile Fabrics Using Polarized Light Microscopy
|
Katherine A. Roberts, Gregory Hogrebe, Galyn Fischer, Amanda R. Davis
|
Textile Fabrics, Ductile Fracture, Bullet and Nail Hole Damage, Fiber-end Deformation, Polarized Light Microscopy
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Little Variation Exists Between Laboratory Procedures for the Microscopical Examination of Human Hair
|
Nancy E. Murphy, Amy Reynolds, Adam B. Hall
|
Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Microscopical Hair Examination
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme
|
Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Study of Transfer and Persistence of Glass in a Mock Kidnapping Case
|
Katrina Rupert, Mandy Ho, Tatiana Trejos
|
Glass Evidence, Glass Persistence, Glass Transfer, Trace Evidence, Vehicle Glass
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Calcium oxalate crystal identification in kidney tissue
|
Larry Peterson
|
Ethylene glycol, kidney tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, refractive index, Fourier- transform infrared microspectroscopy (micro-FTIR)
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
Identification of Modern Automotive Paint Systems using Paint Data Query (PDQ): A Collaborative Study
|
Tamara Hodgins, Andrew Ho, Mark Sandercock
|
Automotive Paint, Paint Database, Paint Data Query, PDQ, Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR, Collaborative Study
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Trace Isotope Analysis of Dental Enamel for the Micro Regional Geological Attribution of Human Remains in Virginia
|
Nicole Palmer, Robert Stein, Qin Wang, Scott Gronert, Tal Simmons
|
human identification, trace isotopes, dental enamel, Virginia, geolocation
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
The Prevalence of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Factory Repairs in Automotive Paint Samples
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
OEM Factory Repairs, Paint Data Query, Interpretation, FTIR, Reference Collections
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
Guideline for Forensic Examination of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints
|
Scott Ryland
|
Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
The Effects of Cyanoacrylate Fuming and Fluorescent Dye Staining on Forensic Tape Analysis
|
Natasha Neel, Andrew J. McIntyre
|
Cyanoacrylate, Rhodamine 6G, Duct Tape, Black Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Packaging Tape, Physical Matches, FTIR
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Microscopical Identification of 19th Century Corset Cording Fibers
|
Kelly M. Brinsko
|
Hair Degradation, Hair Identification, Human Remains, Skeleton, Cording, Binder, Historic Textiles, Fiber Identification, Fabric, Clothing, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Stereomicroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scale Casts, Chloroform, Norland Optical Adhesive (NOA)
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
The Physical and Chemical Characterization of Multipurpose Architectural Paint
|
Erica Dolak, Robyn Weimer
|
Paint, Architectural Paint, Multipurpose, Self-priming, Discrimination Power, Analytical Scheme
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|