Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing
information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances
is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among
others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for
identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors
to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for
performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described.