ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 14

Ultraviolet Radiation and Its Role in Wound Pattern Documentation
Frair, J
Assistant Professor, Pittsburg State University, KS

West, M
Office of the Medical Examiner, MS

Barsley, RE
Professor of Oral Diagnosis, LSU Medical School, LA

Stewart, W
Forensic Investigator, State of Alabama, AL

(Received 2 October 1991; accepted 24 February 1992)

Abstract

The history of ultraviolet illumination in photography is discussed. Particular attention is devoted to the forensic aspects of ultraviolet photography as it relates to patterned injury on human skin. The authors discuss the theory underlying ultraviolet illumination of wounds on skin as well as the equipment required for this type of imaging.

Keywords:
forensic science, ultraviolet radiation, wound patterns

Paper ID: JFS13339J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13339J
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