ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

Decision-Making Concepts in Postmortem Identification
Lorton, L
Chief of bioengineering branch, U.S. Army Institute of Dental Research, Presidio of San Francisco, CA

Langley, WH
Chief, Applications Team, Information Sciences Branch, Letterman Army Institute of Research, Presidio of San Francisco, CA

(Received 30 January 1985; accepted 28 February 1985)

Abstract

Concepts of the decision-making process in mass casualty identification are discussed. The importance of the correct data type, the correct data format, and the appropriate decision paths are emphasized. Also discussed are the hidden dangers in the use of changeable physical characteristics for sorting factors. A suggested decision process for use in postmortem identification is outlined, along with its application to computer-assisted identifications.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, odontology, human identification, computers, postmortem identification, mass casualty, forensic dentistry, dental characteristics, teeth

Paper ID: JFS11871J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11871J
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