Pistorius will undergo a full biometrical analysis with independent experts at the German Sport University in Cologne, the International Association of Athletics Federations said Thursday.

Pistorius set world records in the 100, 200 and 400 in Paralympic events with curved, carbon-fiber prosthetic legs. To reach the 2008 Olympics, Pistorius would have to run the 400 in 46.3 seconds before the July 2008 qualifying deadline. His personal best is 46.56.

Pistorius, along with his scientific advisers, will work for several days in October with professor Peter Bruggemann in Cologne. The data analysis will take about three weeks.

Pistorius, who complained earlier this month he was not getting support from the IAAF, said he was pleased to help conduct research "so that we can jointly come to a fair and educated conclusion."

"There is much at stake personally and for the future of all amputee athletes, and I applaud the IAAF for recognizing that," Pistorius said. "By aligning experts from prosthetics and biomechanics, I believe we will be able to put this issue to rest one way or the other."

The 20-year-old Pistorius recently competed at two international-level able-bodied meets in the 400. He finished second in a "B'' race in Rome on July 13 and, two days later, was last in Sheffield, England. He was then disqualified for running outside his lane.

The IAAF filmed the Rome race and the video analysis prompted the IAAF to fund more laboratory research to "investigate and define the properties of Oscar's prosthetic blades."

Early analysis showed Pistorius' racing legs provided less air resistance than able-bodied runners, and the way he distributed energy was virtually the opposite. Unlike able-bodied runners, Pistorius was faster at the end of the race than at the beginning.

IAAF president Lamine Diack said he admired Pistorius, but wanted to make sure his prosthetics were "analyzed carefully."

"We cannot permit technical aids that give one athlete an unfair advantage over another," Diack said. "I am very pleased that Oscar has agreed to do this research with professor Bruggemann, as the results will have very important implications for sports science."

Scientists will test Pistorius' energy consumption and compare it with data of able-bodied athletes of the same speed.

Pistorius, a South African, was born without fibulas _ the long, thin outer bone between the knee and ankle _ and was 11 months old when his legs were amputated below the knee.