Searching for graves using geophysical technology: field tests with ground penetrating radar, magnetometry, and electrical resistivity.
Field experiments were conducted using three types of geophysical equipment in a variety of situations. The goal of the study was to ascertain the relative utility of this technology for non-geophysical expert forensic professionals searching for buried human remains. The study concludes that the equipment should be used with caution after a critical evaluation of specific field conditions, and more refinement of technical methods and skills should be developed.
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Sabrina C
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U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii, 310 Worchester Ave., Hickam AFB, HI 96853-5530, USA.