<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Algor mortis (Latin: algor--coldness; mortis--of death), the second stage of death, is the change in body temperature post mortem, until the ambient temperature is matched . This is generally a steady decline, although if the ambient temperature is above the body temperature (such as in a hot desert), the change in temperature will be positive, as the (relatively) cooler body acclimates to the warmer environment . External factors can have a significant influence . Algor mortis also occurs when the body dies . </P> <P> This was first used by DOWLER in 1849 . The first published measurements of the intervals of temperature after death were done by Dr John Davey in 1839 . </P>

How does algor mortis determine time of death