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Analysis of Footwear Impression Evidence

Award Information

Award #
2007-DN-BX-K135
Funding Category
Competitive
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2007
Total funding (to date)
$350,172

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2007, $350,172)

This research will develop new computational methods to assist the forensic footwear examiner in the U.S. The research involves developing a database of representative footwear print images so that appropriate algorithms can be developed and associated error rates can be determined. ca/ncf
Date Created: September 6, 2007