TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Explosion scene forensic image interpretation
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Li, Zhihui
A1  - Sun, Yuyou
A1  - Xu, Lei
A1  - Zhang, Ning
A1  - Liu, Jia
A1  - Wang, Haiou
A1  - Zhao, Qimin
SP  - 1221
EP  - 1229
VL  - 64
IS  - 4
N2  - Image interpretation is an important aspect in the field of forensic science; however, it is seldom reported how to use these techniques in explosion scene forensic investigations. On 12 August 2015, a series of explosions killed 165 people and injured hundreds more at a container storage station at the Port of Tianjin. In this study, we applied image interpretation methods to determine the seat of the explosion by analyzing low-quality video clips of the event. The interpretation fits well with recently published standard operating procedures, including the hypothesis, evaluation, inference, and confirmation. Image processing was adopted to enhance the images while the explosion scene was reconstructed with the same images. Some important features were extracted and utilized to distinguish whether the flashes were caused by reflection or a real blast. We reveal the real explosion location, which guides the overall investigation. The results indicate that image interpretation is a powerful tool for forensic investigators to analyze low-quality images in complicated explosions or fire accidents.<br><br>© 2019 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.13996
ID  - ref1
ER  -