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The Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar for Forensic Grave Detection

NCJ Number
310693
Author(s)
John J. Schultz
Date Published
March 2012
Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction
  • Controlled Research
  • Planning the Search
  • Incorporating GPR into the Search Protocol
  • GPR Equipment
  • The GPR Process and Resulting Imagery
  • Advantages and Limitations of Using GPR for Forensic Contexts
  • Hiring a Geophysical Consultant
  • Performing the Search
  • Future Considerations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References