ASTM E2063

This practice sets forth the minimum requirements for calibration and functionality checks when conducting PDD examinations and related activities. For additional information see Practice E 1954 and Guide E 2000.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice provides guidelines for calibration and instrumentation (both analog and computerized systems) actively used in the psychophysiological detection of deception (verification of truth). As a minimum, such instrumentation shall simultaneously record an individual's respiratory, exosomatic electrodermal, and cardiovascular activity.

1.2 Analog polygraphs shall be calibrated by the psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) examiner, manufacturer, or factory-authorized individual.

1.3 Computerized instrumentation shall be calibrated by the manufacturer or factory-authorized individual.

1.4 The PDD examiner or factory-authorized individual shall perform functionality checks to ensure instrumentation is operating properly.

1.5 This practice does not prohibit additional components which may be offered as supplemental measurements of physiological change. Additional recording components (such as movement sensors) may be used in addition to, but not replace, the required minimum components and these additional components shall meet the manufacturer's specifications for calibration.

2. Referenced Documents

E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Polygraph Education and Training of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception PDD
E2035 Terminology Related to Forensic Psychophysiology
Manufacturer Manual(s) for System(s) in Use

Index Terms

calibration; calibration chart; forensic psychophysiology and psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD); functionality chart; functionality check; instrument; polygraph; ICS Number Code 11.040.55

Citing ASTM Standards

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