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11. Modeling and Simulation of Critical Infrastructure Systems for Homeland Security Applications
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7785
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 9/1/2011
Authors: Charles R. McLean, Yung-Tsun Tina Lee, Sanjay Jain, Charles Wyatt Hutchings
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to provide a foundation for establishing a modeling and simulation technical interest group whose focus is information exchange on critical infrastructure protection issues. The document defines an initial set of user ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907814

12. Modeling and Simulation of Hazardous Material Releases for Homeland Security Applications
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7786
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 9/1/2011
Authors: Charles R. McLean, Yung-Tsun Tina Lee, Sanjay Jain, Charles W. Hutchings
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to provide: 1) a compendium of information pertaining to the modeling and simulation of hazardous material releases, and 2) a foundation for the establishment of a modeling and simulation technical interest group whose ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907349

13. Modeling for Optimal Ambulance Patient Compartment Layout
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 3/30/2012
Authors: Deogratias Kibira, Yung-Tsun Tina Lee, Mehdi Dadfarnia
Abstract: This paper describes how modeling and simulation can play a major role in developing standards recommendations for patient compartment layout of automotive ambulances in the United States, to improve performance and safety. Acquiring necessary inform ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910553

14. Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors
Series: Federal Inf. Process. Stds. (NIST FIPS)
Report Number: 201-1
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 6/26/2006
Authors: William I. (William I) MacGregor, Ketan Mehta
Abstract: [Includes Change Notice 1 of June 23, 2006] This document was developed to satisfy the requirements of HSPD-12, approved by the Secretary of Commerce, and issued on March 2006. This change notice provides changes to the graphics on the back of the PI ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=50836

15. Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors
Series: Federal Inf. Process. Stds. (NIST FIPS)
Report Number: 201
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 2/1/2005
Authors: William C Barker, James F Dray Jr, Ramaswamy Chandramouli, Teresa Schwarzhoff, William T Polk, Donna Fogle Dodson, Ketan Lalitkumar Mehta, S Gupta, William Edward Burr, Timothy Grance
Abstract: FIPS 201 specifies the technical and operational requirements for interoperable PIV systems that issue smart cards as identification credentials and that use the cards to authenticate an individual's identity. FIPS 201 has been issued in two pa ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=150207

16. Pilot Study of Automated Bullet Signature Identification Based on Topography Measurements and Correlations
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 3/1/2010
Authors: Wei Chu, Jun-Feng Song, Theodore Vincent Vorburger, James H Yen, Susan M Ballou, Benjamin Bachrach
Abstract: A procedure for automated bullet signature identification is described based on topography measurements using confocal microscope and correlations calculation. Automated search and retrieval systems are widely used for comparison of firearms evidence ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=824708

17. Portable X-Ray Systems for Use in Bomb Identification and Interdiction
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 12/1/2007
Author: Nicholas G Paulter Jr
Abstract: The NIJ Standard for Portable X-Ray Systems is a minimum performance standard as applied to the man-portable battery-powered x-ray systems for use by bomb technicians and investigators. These systems comprise the x-ray generator, the image acquisitio ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=32336

18. Security Assurance Levels: A Vector Approach to Describing Security Requirements
Series: OTHER
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 10/20/2010
Authors: James D Gilsinn, Ragnar Schierholz
Abstract: Safety systems have used the concept of safety integrity levels (SILs) for almost two decades. This allows the safety of a component or system to be represented by a single number that defines a protection factor required to ensure the health and saf ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=906330

19. The Use of Gelatin-Based Samples for Verification of Trace Contraband Vapor Detectors
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 7/25/2010
Authors: Jessica L Staymates, John G Gillen
Abstract: This work describes a method to produce inexpensive and field deployable samples that can be used to verify the working condition of trace contraband vapor detectors such as ion mobility spectrometers (IMS). With such instruments, including chemical ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=903461

20. Usability of PIV Smartcards for Logical Access
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7867
Topic: Homeland Security
Published: 6/28/2012
Authors: Emile L Morse, Mary Frances Theofanos, Yee-Yin Choong, Celeste Paul, Aiping L Zhang, Hannah Wald
Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a PIV usability pilot study conducted at NIST during the summer of 2010. The study focused on factors that affected users' perceptions and adoption of PIV smartcards. Based on observation of the study participants, ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910773