BrassTRAX-3D HD
Definition
The cartridge-case acquisition and database search module of the IBIS system. Captures firing-pin impression, breech-face, and ejector mark topography for correlation against database records.
- Part of
- IBIS system
- Function
- Cartridge-case acquisition and database search module
- Captures
- Firing-pin impression, breech-face, ejector marks
- Output
- Correlation candidates against database records
Common questions
What is the difference between BrassTRAX-3D HD and the other IBIS modules?+
BrassTRAX-3D HD handles cartridge cases specifically, capturing breech-face and firing-pin topography, while the companion IBIS module for fired bullets images land and groove striations separately, since the two exhibit types need different imaging setups.
Does a BrassTRAX match mean two cases were fired from the same firearm?+
No, the system returns ranked correlation candidates for a firearms examiner to review under a comparison microscope; the software narrows the search but a confirmed identification still requires human verification of the toolmark features.
Related terms
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- EBIS
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- Evofinder
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- IBIN
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- NABIS
- National Ballistics Intelligence Service; the UK police intelligence service that maintains a national headstamp and firearm reference collection and coordinates ballistic intelligence...
- NIBIN
- National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. ATF-operated distributed network of IBIS acquisition sites and correlation servers across the United States, active since 1999...
- NIBIN Hit
- A correlation result above the review threshold in the NIBIN database. A hit generates a Correlation Report (investigative lead); a subsequent human-examiner...