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  • Forensic Science
  • Ballistics Analysis
  • Computational Forensics

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  • Traditional firearm and toolmark examination relies on manual comparison microscopy.
  • Advances in microscopy enable 3D topographic data collection for bullet analysis.
  • Automated algorithms are emerging for comparing bullet striations using 3D data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate open-source automated approaches for bullet striation comparison.
  • To develop and assess a Bayesian network for enhanced forensic analysis.
  • To statistically characterize and compare the performance of automated methods.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of cross-correlation, congruent matching profile segments, consecutive matching striations, and random forest models.
  • Statistical analysis using four datasets of consecutively manufactured firearms.
  • Empirical learning and construction of a Bayesian network to combine algorithm outputs.

Main Results:

  • Individual automated approaches were statistically characterized and compared.
  • The developed Bayesian network achieved 99.6% correct sample classification.
  • The Bayesian network demonstrated significantly better probability distribution separation than isolated methods.

Conclusions:

  • A Bayesian network effectively integrates multiple automated approaches for improved bullet comparison.
  • This combined approach offers enhanced accuracy and reliability in firearm and toolmark examination.
  • The study highlights the potential of data-driven methods in forensic science.