Visual communication of engineering and scientific data in the courtroom

Gerald W. Jackson; Andrew C. Henry

doi:10.1117/12.139259

20 January 1993 Visual communication of engineering and scientific data in the courtroom

Gerald W. Jackson, Andrew C. Henry

Proceedings Volume 1785, Enabling Technologies for High-Bandwidth Applications; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139259
Event: Fibers '92, 1992, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Presenting engineering and scientific information in the courtroom is challenging. Quite often the data is voluminous and, therefore, difficult to digest by engineering experts, let alone a lay judge, lawyer, or jury. This paper discusses computer visualization techniques designed to provide the court methods of communicating data in visual formats thus allowing a more accurate understanding of complicated concepts and results. Examples are presented that include accident reconstructions, technical concept illustration, and engineering data visualization. Also presented is the design of an electronic courtroom which facilitates the display and communication of information to the courtroom.

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Gerald W. Jackson and Andrew C. Henry "Visual communication of engineering and scientific data in the courtroom", Proc. SPIE 1785, Enabling Technologies for High-Bandwidth Applications, (20 January 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139259

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