An analysis of a Klingon weapons signature
Particulate remnants were one of the factors analyzed to identify a weapon signature.
The weapons analysis made by Malcolm Reed on the the debris of a Rigelian freighter, that was discovered by Enterprise in late 2154 determined a particulate remnant count of 0128. This was one of the indicators that confirmed a Klingon weapon signature. (ENT: "Affliction" display readout)