Using Virtual Reality in (Investigating-Simulating-Reconstructing) the Crime Scene
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Virtual reality, crime scene, investigation, simulation, reconstructing, evidence, investigators, forensicAbstract
Currently, there's an increasing amount of academic research aimed to the advancement of virtual environments and situations that possess the capacity to offer fully immersive alternative experiences encompassing visual, tactile, and auditory modalities. Such endeavors hold promise for achieving a considerable degree of efficacy when appropriately applied. By conducting an in-depth examination of immersive virtual reality and its technology components, this study aims to explore suitable methodologies for efficiently reconstructing virtual criminal scenes. The process of crime scene reconstruction is of considerable importance in the field of criminal investigation as it aids in establishing the sequence of events that transpired. The primary objective of forensic crime scene documentation is to achieve non-invasive, high-resolution measurement and enhance the level of understanding. Nevertheless, conventional techniques are insufficient for the comprehensive reconstruction of complete crime scenes. The integration of three-dimensional visualization techniques enables the comprehensive examination of several forms of evidence collected at the crime scene, facilitating the construction of a coherent narrative. The information is conveyed through immersive virtual reality (VR) technology instead of being exhibited on conventional computer screens. The interconnections across evidence chains facilitate the attainment of a comprehensive reconstruction of a crime scene. This is accomplished by the utilization of expert knowledge and computer-assisted forensic technologies to scrutinize the origins of damage and ascertain the individuals potentially responsible. The utilization of three-dimensional imaging methodologies enables a more comprehensive examination and a variety of valuable analysis, including precise quantification, in many types of criminal incidents.
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