The Week 48 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Question

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Forensic Science Geek of the Week

: Forensic Science Geek of the Week

Thanks to the combined inspiration of Christine Funk, Esquire and Chuck Ramsay, Esquire, a new twist of this blog is being introduced. A weekly fun forensic science challenge/trivia question. The winner will be affectionately dubbed “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week.”

Rules:

The challenge will be posted Sunday morning 12 noon EST.
Answers to the challenge will be entered by responding to this blog post or the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page.
All comments that are answers to this blog will released after 9pm EST.
The first complete and correct answer will be awarded the envious title of “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week”
“www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” is entitled a one time post of his/her picture on this blog and the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The coveted title will be his/her for that week. Additionally, a winner will be allowed one link to one webpage of his/her choice. Both the picture and the weblink is subject to the approval of Justin J McShane, Esquire and will only be screened for appropriate taste.
The winner will be announced Sunday night.
A winner may only repeat two times in a row, then will have to sit out a week to be eligible again. This person, who was the two time in a row winner, may answer the question, but will be disqualified from the honor so as to allow others to participate.
This is for learning and for fun. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO ANSWER THE WEEKLY QUESTION. So give it a shot.

Here it is:

The www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com “Forensic Science Geek of the Week” challenge question. Remember the first full and complete answer wins the honor and also gets his/her photo displayed, bragging rights for the week and finally website promotion.

OFFICIAL QUESTION:

Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge 1. What sort of device is this?(that should be easy)

2. What principle is it based upon?

3. How does it work?

4. What are the limitations of this assay?

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Week 3: Christine Funk, Esquire

Week 4: Stephen Daniels

Week 5: Stephen Daniels

Week 6: Richard Middlebrook, Esquire

Week 7: Christine Funk, Esquire

Week 8: Ron Moore, B.S., J.D.

Week 9: Ron Moore, B.S., J.D.

Week 10: Kelly Case, Esquire and Michael Dye, Esquire

Week 11: Brian Manchester, Esquire

Week 12: Ron Moore, B.S., J.D.

Week 13: Ron Moore, B.S., J.D.

Week 14: Josh Lee, Esquire

Week 15: Joshua Dale, Esquire and Steven W. Hernandez, Esquire

Week 16: Christine Funk, Esquire

Week 17: Joshua Dale, Esquire

Week 18: Glen Neeley, Esquire

Week 19: Amanda Bynum, Esquire

Week 20: Josh Lee, Esquire

Week 21: Glen Neeley, Esquire

Week 22: Stephen Daniels

Week 23: Ron Moore, B.S., J.D.

Week 24: Bobby Spinks

Week 25: Jon Woolsey, Esquire

Week 26: Mehul B. Anjaria

Week 27: Richard Middlebrook, Esquire

Week 28: Ron Moore, Esquire

Week 29: Ron Moore, Esquire

Week 30: C. Jeffrey Sifers, Esquire

Week 31: Ron Moore, Esquire

Week 32: Mehul B. Anjaria

Week 33: Andy Johnston

Week 34: Ralph R. Ristenbatt, III

Week 35: Brian Manchester, Esquire

Week 36: Ron Moore, Esquire

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Week 38: Pam King, Esquire

Week 39: Josh Lee, Esquire

Week 40: Robert Lantz, Ph.D.

WEEK 41: UNCLAIMED, IT COULD BE YOU!

Week 42: Steven W. Hernandez, Esquire

Week 43: Ron Moore, Esquire

Week 44: Mehul B. Anjaria

Week 45: Mehul B. Anjaria

Week 46: Ron Moore, Esquire

Week 47: Ron Moore, Esquire

4 Responses to “The Week 48 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Question”

Ron Moore says:

May 29, 2011 at 5:38 pm

this is a TARDIS. It is a time travel device that looks like a police box. it has a chameleon circuit that allows it to blend in to it’s environment. It is capable of both time travel and space travel. I had the operating principle explained, but it is beyond me. Try asking a time Lord, or a Doctor Who fan.

Leslie says:

May 30, 2011 at 12:29 am

1. What sort of device is this?(that should be easy)

Rapiscan Systems’ Rapiscan Secure 1000 Single Pose

As its name implies, this scanner generates full-body front and back images as a passenger stands still. It’s designed to detect small objects, such as liquids, explosives, and weapons concealed on a passenger. The system costs $200,000.

2. What principle is it based upon?

The scanner technology is based on the X-ray compton scattering effect of X-rays, a form of ionizing radiation.

3. How does it work?

Unlike a traditional X-ray machine which relies on the transmission of X-rays through the object, X-ray detects the radiation that reflects from the object and forms an image. The pattern is dependent on the material property, and is good for imaging organic material.

4. What are the limitations of this assay?

Many software implementations of the scan have been designed to distort private areas which raises concerns that this blurring may allow people to carry weapons or certain explosives aboard by attaching the object or substance to their genitals.

The International Atomic Energy Agency and Nuclear Energy Agency recommend against using ionizing radiation on certain populations like pregnant women and children. No long-term studies have been done on the health effects of these types of scanners.