Army Biometric Applications: Identifying and Addressing Sociocultural Concerns

by John D. Woodward

Every human possesses more than one virtually infallible form of identification. Known as biometrics, examples include fingerprints, iris and retinal scans, hand geometry, and other measures of physical characteristics and personal traits. Advances in computers and related technologies have made this a highly automated process through which recognition occurs almost instantaneously. With concern about its information assurance systems and physical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833029851
• ISBN13: 9780833029850
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 184 Pages