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Acquisition of Fingerprint Topology using Columnar Thin Films

Award Information

Awardee
The Pennsylvania State University
Award #
2010-DN-BX-K232
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

University Park, PA

Congressional District
12
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2010
Total funding (to date)
$470,216
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 10 Research and Development on Pattern and Impression Evidence

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $470,216)

This research will give latent fingerprint examiners a new tool for developing latent fingerprints on porous and nonporous surfaces using columnar thin films. This technique will be evaluated and compared to traditional methods.

ca/ncf

Date Created: September 13, 2010