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International Legal Metrology Glossary of Acronyms

(Acronyms in Purple are cross-linked to web sites) APAC Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation APLMF Asia-Pacific Legal Metrology...

International Legal Metrology Documentary Standards

The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) OIML is the international organization for developing documentary standards related...

OIML Resources

International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) OIML Technical Committees OIML Publications OIML Meetings OIML Bulletin OIML Events...

Development of a First-Generation Community Resilience Assessment Methodology

Community resilience is a complex, multi-dimensional problem that relies on engineering, social sciences, earth sciences, and other disciplines to improve the

Development and Implementation of the Community Resilience Planning Guides

Community resilience addresses the intersection of social science, engineering, economics, and other disciplines to improve the way communities prepare for

In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy of Gas and Liquid Reactions

Wed, Jun 8 2016

In situ transmission electron microscopy is an exciting technique for visualising and quantifying materials reactions

Developing Cost-Effective Resource Allocation Strategies to Enhance Community Resilience

Advancements in measurement science are needed to estimate the economic impact from planned community resilience enhancements that address hazards (e.g

Community Resilience Program

Community resilience is the ability to prepare for anticipated hazards, adapt to changing conditions, and withstand and recover within a specified time frame

SI Education & Training

The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is the international standard for measurement. SI use in...

Gas Flow Standards

Summary NIST's gas flow meter calibrations support a wide range of industries that require low-uncertainty, SI-traceable measurements. These industries include

Wind Tunnel

NIST’s wind tunnel can produce air speeds between 0.15 m/s and 40 m/s. The air speed reference is a Laser Doppler Anemometer (LDA) with an uncertainty of 2.5 %

Liquid Flow Standards

Summary The Fluid Metrology Group has a dynamic, gravimetric liquid flow standard spanning the flow range 0.2 L/s to 15 L/s with uncertainty less than 0.03 % at

Synthetic Biology

Synthetic biology is an essential tool for engineering biology.

Pathogen Detection and Identification: The Next Generation of Analyses

NIST and FDA are co-developing DNA-based materials for mixed microbial detection. Our annual workshop brings together private and public interests to discuss

Gravimetric Standard for Liquid Micro-Flow

The dynamic gravimetric standard is used to calibrate micro-flow meters and to conduct research on new flow sensors. This micro-flow standard measures mass

Super-Resolution Imaging of Plasmonic Nanostructures

Mon, May 23 2016

Noble metal nanoparticles can support localized surface plasmons, which lead to strong nanoparticle coloration and

Combating Antibiotic Resistance

A Paradigm Shift in Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: Measuring the Transition Between Antibiotic Susceptibility and Resistance With the exception of our own

Standards to Support Biological Detection in the Field

Obtaining high confidence field detection, identification, and quantification of microbial samples remains a challenge. Since 9/11 and the subsequent anthrax

Timing Challenges in the Smart Grid Workshop Ad

IEEE/NIST Timing Challenges in the Smart Grid Workshop

Wed, Oct 26 2016

On October 26, NIST will host the IEEE-SA/NIST Timing Challenges in the Smart Grid Workshop. The result of the workshop

IBPC 2016 Presentations

May 3-5, 2016 National Institute of Standards and Technology Presentations of the International Biometric Performance Conference, 2016. This...

Modulation of Optical Spatial Coherence via Surface Plasmon Polaritons

Tue, May 17 2016

Thomas Young's double slit experiment beautifully demonstrates the wave nature of light. The interference pattern

NIST 79. NIST Quantitative Infrared Database

Author(s): Pamela Chu Abstract The NIST Quantitative Infrared Database currently consists of a collection of 21 absorption coefficient...

NISTmAb RM8671 vial and 3D printed model

NIST Monoclonal Antibody Reference Material 8671

NOW AVAILABLE The NIST monoclonal antibody (NISTmAb) reference material, RM 8671, is intended for use in evaluating the performance of methods for determining

Investigating the Macroscopic and Microscopic Electronic Properties of Polycrystalline CdTe Solar Cells

Mon, May 23 2016

Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is an important photovoltaic (PV) material with polycrystalline (PX) CdTe solar cells having

Microscale Dielectric Anti-reflection Coatings for Photovoltaics

Thu, May 12 2016

We are developing two new classes of anti-reflection coatings (ARCs) based on textured dielectric materials: (i) a

National Voluntary Conformity Assessment Systems Evaluation (NVCASE)

A way for U.S. conformity assessment organizations to demonstrate their competence The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)...

Conformance Testing of JPEG 2000 CODEC's

Conformance testing of vendor JPEG 2000 CODEC data for certification and inclusion on the FBI CJIS Certified Products List.

USA TBT Enquiry Point

Facilitating access to proposed international technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures for review and comment as a means...

A Crack in the Mystery of 'Oobleck'—Friction Thickens Fluids

May 5, 2016

By revealing missing details behind the odd behavior of a science fair favorite—a soupy mixture known as "oobleck" that switches back and forth between liquid...

Mutual Recognition Agreements for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Equipment

Mutual recognition agreements expedite international trade of telecommunications equipment Introduction Mutual Recognition Agreements...

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