CMC
Definition
Local-cell comparison using correlation and consistent alignment under a specified decision rule. Record acquisition, preprocessing and the validated method used. A correlation count is not automatically a unique source identification or a calibrated likelihood ratio.
- Context
- Surface comparison
For example, matching local cells under a defined alignment rule must be interpreted with the method’s validation rather than as a self-explanatory source probability.
Interpretation requires performance evidence for the relevant task.
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