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11. Meaningful Performance Evalution Conditions for Fire Service Thermal Imaging Cameras
Published: 11/1/2008
Authors: Francine K. Amon, Anthony P Hamins, Nelson P Bryner, Justin Rowe
Abstract: Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) are rapidly becoming integral equipment for the fire service for use in structure fires and other emergencies. The Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology has co ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909830

12. Evaluation of Thermal Imaging Cameras
Published: 10/1/2008
Authors: Francine K. Amon, Andrew J. Lock, Nelson P Bryner, Joseph Paul Rice, Howard W Yoon
Abstract: Four thermal infrared cameras that were provided by Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to NIST were each evaluated by the NIST Optical Technology Division (OTD) for three metrics: Noise-equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD), Minimum Detectable ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=900887

13. Combustion Products and Their Effects on Life Safety.
Published: 9/1/2008
Authors: Richard George Gann, Nelson P Bryner
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=900093

14. Performance Metrics for Fire Fighting Thermal Imaging Cameras: Small- and Full-Scale Experiments (NIST TN 1499)
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1499
Published: 7/1/2008
Authors: Francine K. Amon, Nelson P Bryner, Andrew J. Lock, Anthony P Hamins
Abstract: Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) are becoming an important tool for many firefighters and other first responders. However, due to the lack of performance standards for TIC, a wide variety of designs and capabilities are provided to end users with little ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909857

15. Chapter 2Combustion Products and Their Effects on Life Safety
Published: 6/30/2008
Authors: Richard George Gann, Nelson P Bryner
Abstract: All combustibles produce heat and smoke that, in sufficiently high concentration, may be hazardous to life safety. Incapacitation can result from exposure to the asphyxiant gases, irritant gases, and heat. Irritant gases and visible smoke can reduce ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=861404

16. Measurement of Effective Temperature Range of Fire Service Thermal Imaging Cameras
Published: 4/1/2008
Authors: Francine K. Amon, Nelson P Bryner
Abstract: The use of thermal imaging cameras (TIC) by the fire service is increasing as firefighters become more aware of the value of these tools. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is currently developing a consensus standard for design and per ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=861462

17. Suite of Proposed Imaging Performance Metrics and Test Methods for Fire Service Thermal Imaging Cameras
Published: 4/1/2008
Authors: Francine K. Amon, Nelson P Bryner
Abstract: The use of thermal imaging cameras (TIC) by the fire service is increasing as firefighters become more aware of the value of these tools. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is currently developing a consensus standard for design and per ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=861463

18. NIST Fire Fighter Technology Program Overview (NIST SP 1051)
Series: Special Publication (NIST SP)
Report Number: 1051
Published: 12/1/2007
Author: Nelson P Bryner
Abstract: The Advanced Fire Service Technologies (AFST) Program objectives are to (*) Provide the science and performance metrics for development and implementation of new technology, (*) Enable an information-rich environment, firefighter training tools, and ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910956

19. Performance of Home Smoke Alarms Analysis of the Response of Several Available Technologies in Residential Fire Settings (NIST TN 1455-1)
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1455-1
Published: 12/1/2007
Authors: Richard W. Bukowski, Richard D Peacock, Jason D Averill, Thomas George Cleary, Nelson P Bryner, William D. Walton, Paul A Reneke, Erica D Kuligowski
Abstract: This report presents the results of the project and provides details of the response of a range of residential smoke alarm technologies in a controlled laboratory test and in a series of real-scale tests conducted in two different residential structu ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910957

20. Reconstructing the Station Nightclub Fire: Computer Modeling of the Fire Growth and Spread
Published: 9/1/2007
Authors: Nelson P Bryner, Daniel Madrzykowski, William L. Grosshandler
Abstract: On February 20, 2003, during a band performance, pyrotechnics ignited foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the platform that was being used as a stage in The Station Nightclub, Rhode Island, USA. The fire spread quickly along the foam line ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=900085