Computer-Graphic Facial Reconstruction

The process of identifying the victim(s) of crime is an essential component of any law enforcement investigation where decomposition, trauma and purposeful disfigurement have made identity uncertain. Using computer-graphic and mathematical means of facial reconstruction and approximation – from segmented, decomposed or skeletal remains overs a cost-efficient, anatomically-accurate and expedient methodology to accomplish this core component. This unique volume showcases current progress in computer-graphic facial reconstruction from forensic anthropology and odontology to perceptual psychology. Using expeditious and cost-efficient computationally based means, accurate facial reconstruction--from fragmented decomposed, or skeletal remains--alleviates the subjectivity of clay-based efforts and enhances utilization of objective methods. Computer-Graphic Facial Reconstruction is designed as a resource guide for researchers designing new projects and