Dr Jamie Pringle j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk
The use of magnetic susceptibility as a forensic search tool
Pringle, Jamie K.; Giubertoni, Matteo; Cassidy, Nigel J.; Wisniewski, Kristopher D.; Hansen, James D.; Linford, Neil T.; Daniels, Rebecca M.
Authors
Matteo Giubertoni
Nigel J. Cassidy
Kristopher D. Wisniewski
James D. Hansen
Neil T. Linford
Rebecca M. Daniels
Abstract
There are various techniques available for forensic search teams to employ to successfully detect a buried object. Near-surface geophysical search methods have been dominated by ground penetrating radar but recently other techniques, such as electrical resistivity, have become more common. This paper discusses magnetic susceptibility as a simple surface search tool illustrated by various research studies. These suggest magnetic susceptibility to be a relatively low cost, quick and effective tool, compared to other geophysical methods, to determine disturbed ground above buried objects and burnt surface remains in a variety of soil types. Further research should collect datasets over objects of known burial ages for comparison purposes and used in forensic search cases to validate the technique.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 31, 2014 |
Online Publication Date | Nov 11, 2014 |
Publication Date | 2015-01 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | Forensic Science International |
Print ISSN | 0379-0738 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 246 |
Pages | 31 -42 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.10.046 |
Keywords | forensic geophysics, forensic science, social and public welfare, magnetic susceptibility |
Publisher URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073814004666 |
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