1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910705298203321

Titolo

Department of Defense authorization for appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and the Future Years Defense Program : hearings before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, first session, on S. 1197, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington : , : U.S. Government Printing Office, , 2014-

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (volumes) : illustrations

Collana

S. hrg. ; ; 113-108

Soggetti

Military research - United States - Finance

Armed Forces - Appropriations and expenditures

Armed Forces - Military construction operations - Law and legislation

Armed Forces - Personnel management - Law and legislation

Armed Forces - Weapons systems

Expenditures, Public

Military research - Finance

Legislative hearings.

United States Armed Forces Appropriations and expenditures

United States Armed Forces Military construction operations Law and legislation

United States Armed Forces Personnel management Law and legislation

United States Armed Forces Weapons systems

United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Paper version available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office.

"March 5, 7, 12, 19; April 9, 17, 23, 25; May 7, 2013"--Pt. 1.

"May 8 and 14, 2013"--Pt. 2.

"April 18 and 24, 2013"--Pt. 3.



"April 24 and May 8, 2013"--Pt. 4.

"March 19; April9, 18, 23, 2013"--Pt. 5.

"April 17 and 24, 2013"--Pt. 6.

"April 17, 24; May 7, 8, 9, 2013"--Pt. 7.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

part 1. U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command; U.S Africa Command and U.S. Transportation Command; U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Cyber Command; U.S. European Command, U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command; U.S. Pacific Command; Military Posture; Department of the Army; Department of the Navy; Department of the Air Force -- part 2. Seapower -- part 3. Readiness and management support -- part 4. Airland -- part 5. Emerging threats and capabilities -- part 6. Personnel -- part 7. Strategic forces.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910824619203321

Titolo

Forensic chemistry handbook / / edited by Lawrence F Kobilinsky

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2012

ISBN

9781299314023

1299314023

9781118062234

111806223X

9781118062241

1118062248

9781118062227

1118062221

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (544 p.)

Collana

THEi Wiley ebooks

Altri autori (Persone)

KobilinskyLawrence F

Disciplina

363.25/62

Soggetti

Chemistry, Forensic

Forensic sciences

Criminal investigation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.



Nota di contenuto

FORENSIC CHEMISTRY HANDBOOK; CONTENTS; Preface; Contributors; 1. Forensic Environmental Chemistry; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Chemical Fingerprinting; 1.2.1 Hydrocarbon Mixtures; 1.2.2 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; 1.2.3 Biomarkers; 1.2.4 Additives; 1.2.5 Isotopes; 1.2.6 Tracers; 1.2.7 Methods of Detection; 1.2.8 Weathering; 1.3 Spatial Association of Environmental Incidents; References; 2. Principles and Issues in Forensic Analysis of Explosives; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Sample Collection; 2.3 Packaging; 2.4 Sorting; 2.5 Documentation; 2.6 Environmental Control and Monitoring; 2.7 Storage

2.8 Analysis2.9 Records; 2.10 Quality Assurance; 2.11 Safety and Other Issues; Conclusion; References; 3. Analysis of Fire Debris; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Evolution of Separation Techniques; 3.3 Evolution of Analytical Techniques; 3.4 Evolution of Standard Methods; 3.5 Isolating the Residue; 3.5.1 Initial Sample Evaluation; 3.5.2 ILR Isolation Method Selection; 3.5.3 Solvent Selection; 3.5.4 Internal Standards; 3.5.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Isolation Methods; 3.6 Analyzing the Isolated ILR; 3.6.1 Criteria for Identification; 3.6.2 Improving Sensitivity

3.6.3 Estimating the Degree of Evaporation3.6.4 Identity of Source; 3.7 Reporting Procedures; 3.8 Record Keeping; 3.9 Quality Assurance; Conclusion; References; 4. Forensic Examination of Soils; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Murder and the Pond; 4.3 Oil Slicks and Sands; 4.4 Medical Link; 4.5 Examination Methods; 4.5.1 Color; 4.5.2 Particle-Size Distribution; 4.5.3 Stereo Binocular Microscope; 4.5.4 Petrographic Microscope; 4.5.5 Refractive Index; 4.5.6 Cathodoluminescence; 4.5.7 Scanning Electron Microscope; 4.5.8 X-Ray Diffraction; 4.6 Chemical Methods; 4.6.1 FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

4.7 Looking AheadReferences; 5. Analysis of Paint Evidence; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Paint Chemistry and Color Science; 5.2.1 Binders; 5.2.2 Pigments; 5.3 Types of Paint; 5.3.1 Automotive Finish Systems; 5.3.2 Architectural Coatings (Structural Paints or House Paints); 5.3.3 Other Coatings; 5.4 Paint Evidence Interpretation Considerations; 5.5 Analytical Methods; 5.5.1 Microscopic Examinations; 5.5.2 Physical Nature of the Transfer; 5.5.3 Microscopy; 5.5.4 Microspectrophotometry; 5.5.5 Infrared Spectroscopy; 5.5.6 Raman Spectroscopy

5.5.7 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry5.5.8 Elemental Analysis Methods; 5.5.9 Other Methods; 5.6 Examples; 5.6.1 Example 1; 5.6.2 Example 2; 5.6.3 Example 3; References; 6. Analysis Techniques Used for the Forensic Examination of Writing and Printing Inks; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Ink; 6.2.1 Ink Composition; 6.3 Ink Analysis; 6.3.1 Physical Examinations; 6.3.2 Optical Examinations; 6.3.3 Chemical Examinations; 6.3.4 Ink Dating; 6.4 Office Machine Systems; 6.4.1 Inkjet Ink; 6.4.2 Inkjet Ink Analysis; 6.4.3 Toner Printing; 6.4.4 Toner Analysis

Conclusion

Sommario/riassunto

A concise, robust introduction to the various topics covered by the discipline of forensic chemistry The Forensic Chemistry Handbook focuses on topics in each of the major chemistry-related areas of forensic science. With chapter authors that span the forensic chemistry field, this book exposes readers to the state of the art on subjects such as serology (including blood, semen, and saliva), DNA/molecular biology, explosives and ballistics, toxicology, pharmacology, instrumental analysis, arson investigation, and various other types of chemical residue analysis. In addition, th