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NIST is developing an integrated measurement services program for Cannabis to ensure the quality of routine analysis in forensic laboratories, third party
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards & Technology are creating reference materials and data resources to address the per- and polyfluoroalkyl
The Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program is researching the development of in-building apps for RF coverage evaluation, which is critical for
In support of defense programs in remote sensing, NIST maintains the scale for infrared radiant flux by using an Absolute Cryogenic radiometer (ACR) in a low
Three dosimetry calibration laboratories accredited by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) routinely perform calibrations of a large
Engineered polymeric materials perform critical functions in infrastructure systems, such as structural support (composites), corrosion protection of structural
The Radiation Physics Division's accelerator facilities continue to support a broad range of research efforts in the areas of industrial and medical dosimetry,
Access control systems are among the most critical security components. Faulty policies, misconfigurations, or flaws in software implementation can result in
The NIST ac-dc Difference Project provides U.S. industry with the essential link between ac and the corresponding dc electrical standards via a world-class
The Fluid Metrology Group leads the world in designing and using gas-filled acoustic resonators for measuring the thermodynamic temperature T , the Boltzmann
By measuring the speed of sound in argon gas, we have determined thermodynamic temperature with unprecedented accuracy in the range 0 °C to 552 °C. Our results
New Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) consisting of activated carbon sorbent materials and flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum are being developed to
Active interrogation involves directing nuclear radiation into a closed container and measuring secondary radiations to gain information about the contents of
The objective of Activities in Extended Videos (ActEV) evaluation series is to accelerate development of robust, multi-camera, automatic activity detection
Additive Manufacturing (AM) with cement-based materials is an emerging technology that opens opportunities in the construction industry by reducing labor costs
This project aims to enable use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) in fatigue and fracture critical applications via two main thrusts:
Develop appropriate
Additive Manufacturing (AM), the building of 3D objects through layer-by-layer deposition of metal, polymer, or biological materials offers enormous potential
Critical parts for defense, aerospace, and medical applications must be formally qualified prior to use. Currently, extensive empirical testing consisting of
The Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group (STCAG) conducts both applied and fundamental research into the development, characterization, and analysis of
The development of new materials for diverse applications relating to the development of new energy sources, more efficient homes, autos, and aircraft, and the
NIST is working with DHS S&T and industry to research and develop novel approaches to DDoS detection and mitigation, techniques to test and measure the