The application of geographic information system (GIS) in forensics geoscience

Jennifer McKinley

doi:10.18814/epiiugs/2017/v40i2/017019

The application of geographic information system (GIS) in forensics geoscience

Jennifer McKinley

School of Natural and Built Environment

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Advances in technological developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has enabled the application of GIS in landscape mapping, environmental management, natural hazard risk and disaster management. As geographi- cal information becomes more widely available through satel- lite and aerial imagery, the cost of software decreases and GIS expertise expands, it is most likely that the use of GIS will increase. The methodology has practical applications for police, crime scene investigators and forensic geoscientists. The aim is to develop GIS use in forensic search beyond mapping to offer a set of decision support tools that utilise the spatial analytical capabilities of GIS. This enables better management and understanding of the complicated and interrelated nature of a ground search.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	166-171
Number of pages	6
Journal	Episodes
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18814/epiiugs/2017/v40i2/017019
Publication status	Published - 01 Jun 2017

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A GIS-based landscape approach to forensic search strategies and RAG mapping
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