A human body simulator as an input parameter of ballistic experiment

Gusentsov A.O.; Kildyushov E.M.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20206305123

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Abstract:

The purpose of the work is a comparative analysis of objects used in forensic ballistics as imitators of the human body for the formation of gunshot injuries, based on literature data and the results of our own experimental studies. A classification of objects of biological and non-biological origin, used to simulate the human body during the experimental simulation of a gunshot injury, is proposed. A set of advantages and disadvantages was studied, a critical assessment of the objects of each group was given, recommendations were made on their rational use in ballistic research.

Keywords:

gunshot damage

ballistic experiment

rebound of bullets and buckshot

modeling of gunshot injury

simulator of human body

Authors:

Gusentsov A.O.

The Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus

ORCID: 0000-0001-8594-0365

Kildyushov E.M.

N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0001-7571-0312

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27.04.2020

Accepted:

15.06.2020

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