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A Topological Approach to the Matching of Single Fingerprints: Development of Algorithms for Use on Latent Fingermarks

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Author(s)

M K. Nistsparrow, P J. Nistsparrow
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 500-126
Report Number
500-126
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Nistsparrow, M. and Nistsparrow, P. (1985), A Topological Approach to the Matching of Single Fingerprints: Development of Algorithms for Use on Latent Fingermarks, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=900379 (Accessed October 15, 2025)

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Created October 1, 1985, Updated March 9, 2009
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