A Forensic Workshop Report Concerning (1) The Measurement and Analysis of Energetic Materials and (2) Databasing
Abstract
On Thursday, 20 June 1996, this workshop was convened at BRL Hall (Bldg. 330), located at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The purposes of this workshop were: (1) to define the critical problems that cut across forensic agencies; (2) to provide an open, multidisciplinary forum in which these problems could be addressed and better defined; and (3) to lay the foundation for practical, timely, and cost-effective solutions. The technical focus of the workshop pivoted on two questions: (1) What is required for a sample to be traceable to a unique compound (or unique class of compounds)? (2) How can the present databases be made into user-friendly, complete, and current databases, accessible by all forensic laboratories? This report documents the background leading up to the calling for a workshop, the manuscripts of the talks given, and the discussion held.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA360674
Entities
People
- Joseph M. Heimerl
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory