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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-42 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Forensic science international |
Volume | 246 |
Early online date | 11 Nov 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Keywords
- Forensic geophysics
- Forensic science
- Magnetic susceptibility
- Search
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine