dc.contributor.author |
Flexen, Gaye Anne |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2010-08-13T01:38:46Z |
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dc.date.available |
2010-08-13T01:38:46Z |
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dc.date.issued |
1999 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Thesis (MSc--Forensic Science)--University of Auckland, 1999 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/5921 |
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dc.description |
Full text is available to authenticated members of The University of Auckland only. |
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dc.description.abstract |
This thesis was designed to investigate bare footprint umqueness, ethnic and gender
influences on morphology, and the ability to identify a person from the impression left on
the insole of their shoe. Morphological differences were observed and canonical variate
analysis succeeded in showing that gender/ethnic differences existed. Regression
equations were calculated for length measurements and ball and heel widths as they were
most closely correlated with height.
A blind experiment was conducted to test the accuracy of the methodology. Results
showed that an identification can be made using measurements and morphological
comparisons when the unknown print is from a limited number of people.
Identification of a person from the footprint left on an insole proved to be less than
successful, despite attempts with various lighting and chemical enhancement techniques.
A New Zealand case study produced an awareness of the potential difficulties when
comparing prints made in different mediums. Furthermore, poor quality footprints taken
from deceased persons' created problems in the comparative process. Despite these
factors, identification was possible as the number of people who potentially made the
prints was limited. |
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dc.publisher |
ResearchSpace@Auckland |
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dc.relation.ispartof |
Masters Thesis - University of Auckland |
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dc.relation.isreferencedby |
UoA932161 |
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dc.rights |
Restricted Item. Digital thesis only available to University Staff and Students. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.title |
Bare footprint analysis in New Zealand |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
The University of Auckland |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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dc.description.version |
Examination Version |
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dc.rights.holder |
The author |
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dc.identifier.wikidata |
Q112849405 |
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