New Terminology for Standard Terminology relating to Trace Evidence Analysis
1. Scope
This is a compilation of terms and corresponding definitions used in the examination and analysis of trace evidence to include the areas of fibers, hairs, paints, tapes, glass, and geological materials analysis.
1.2 Legal or scientific terms that generally are understood or defined adequately in other readily available sources may not be included.
Keywords
trace evidence; paint analysis; Fiber analysis; hair analysis; tape analysis; forensics; glass analysis; geological materials analysis; soil analysis
Rationale
The forensic community needs to easily see terms used in the forensic science discipline of trace analysis. This terminology standards would provide a mechanism to document these agreed upon terms in one standard.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-28-2024
Technical Contact: Jennifer Remy
Item: 001
Ballot: E30.92 (25-01)
Status: In Balloting
Item: 002
Ballot: E30.92 (25-01)
Status: In Balloting