Principles of Forensic Audio Analysis

• Main Author: Maher, Robert C. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing,
• Subjects: Acoustics.; Signal processing.; Image processing.; Speech processing systems.; Forensic science.; Acoustical engineering.; Criminal law.; Civil law.; Signal, Image and Speech Processing.; Forensic Science.; Engineering Acoustics.; Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.; Civil Law.

This book provides an expert introduction to audio forensics, an essential specialty in modern forensic science, equipping readers with the fundamental background necessary to understand and participate in this exciting and important field of study. Modern audio forensic analysis combines skills in...

Table of Contents:

• Dedication
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• About the Author
• 1 Introduction to forensic audio analysis: authenticity, enhancement, interpretation
• 2 Fundamentals of audio signals and systems
• 3 History of audio forensics
• 4 Handling forensic evidence
• 5 Authenticity assessment
• 6 Audio signal enhancement
• 7 Forensic interpretation
• 8 Expert reports and testimony
• 9 Application example 1 - Gunshot Acoustics
• 10 Application example 1 - Cockpit Voice Recorders
• 11 Conclusion
• Index.