Comparative analysis of manual and 3D scanning methods for backface deformation on anatomically complex surfaces
The datasheet for a study tha tevaluated the use of handheld 3D scanning as an alternative to manual bridge-gauge measurement for quantifying backface deformation in soft body armor testing. Using an anatomically accurate Roma Plastilina No. 1 clay mannequin to simulate realistic armor wear, ballistic tests were conducted using 9mm Luger FMJ RN rounds at three shot locations: the xiphoid process, inframammary region, and superior medial chest. Backface deformation was measured manually with a bridge gauge and digitally using the Artec Eva 3D Scanner and Geomagic Control X software.
Authors
- C. Baetge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7734-9639)
- Mark Benden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5765-8386)
- Thomas K. Ferris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4326-5784)
- Andrea Porter
- D. Lemons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6945-6289)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-72888-y
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00