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Nonparametric Analysis of Fingerprint Data

May 2, 2005

Author(s)

Jin Chu Wu, Charles L. Wilson

This paper demonstrates that, for large-scale tests, the match and non-match similarity scores have no specific underlying distribution function. The forms of...

What Are Our Customers Reading? An Analysis of the Most Frequently Used Subjects of the NIST Research Library Book Collection Based on Circulation

May 1, 2005

Author(s)

H Hassler

This report analyzes circulation data for the NIST Research Library book collection to determine the most used subjects. Data collected covers the period...

Semantic Mapping Between IAI ifcXML and FIATECH AEX Models for Centrifugal Pumps

May 1, 2005

Author(s)

E F. Begley, Mark E. Palmer, K A. Reed

This report describes a semantic mapping between two extensible markup language (XML) specifications describing a single type of equipment that is used in...

Toward an Architectural Framework to Improve Accountability in the Use of Electronic Records

May 1, 2005

Author(s)

Gordon E. Lyon, Alan Mink, R E. Van dyck

Sensitive electronic record systems (ERSs) raise questions about their proper use. Insider-threat involves hidden, unknown and unanticipated activities that...

Software Write Block, Testing Support Tools Validation Part A Test Plan, Test Design, and Test Case Specification

May 1, 2005

Author(s)

Lynne S. Rosenthal, Mark Skall

This NIST Internal Report consists of two parts. Part A covers the planning, design, and specification of testing and reviewing the Software write block (SWB)...

FS-TST 2.0: Forensic Software Testing Support Tools ? Part B? Test Summary Report

April 25, 2005

Author(s)

Paul E. Black

This NIST Internal Report deals with Release 2.0 of a software package, Forensic Software Testing Support Tools (FS-TST 2.0), developed to aid the testing of...

FS-TST 2.0: Forensic Software Testing Support Tools ¿ Part A ¿ Test Plan, Test Design Specifications, and Test Case Specifications

April 25, 2005

Author(s)

Paul E. Black

This NIST Internal Report deals with Release 2.0 of a software package, Forensic Software Testing Support Tools (FS-TST 2.0), developed to aid the testing of...

Nanometrology - FY 2004 Programs and Selected Accomplishments

April 15, 2005

Author(s)

C M. Allocca

The MSEL Nanometrology Program incorporates basic measurement metrologies to determine material properties, process monitoring at the nanoscale, nano...

TRC Thermodynamic Tables - Hydrocarbons, Supplement 129, 2005

April 11, 2005

Author(s)

Michael D. Frenkel

1. Table 23-2-(1.21170)-db - Page db-1696.0 New table for 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane containing the density for the real fluid at selected temperatures and...

The Programs of the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory 2005

April 8, 2005

Author(s)

Lisa J. Fronczek, Bessmarie A. Young

The National Institute of Standards and Technology s Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) strengthens the U.S. economy and improves the quality of life by...

A Simulation Study of a Hierarchical, Rule-Based Method for System-Level Fault Detection and Diagnostics in HVAC Systems

April 1, 2005

Author(s)

J Schein

A system-level fault detection and diagnostic (FDD) method for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system was developed. It functions as an...

Advanced Mass Calibration and Measurement Assurance Program for State Calibration Laboratories NISTIR 5672 2005 Ed.

March 7, 2005

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris, Kenneth L. Fraley

This publication provides guidelines for evaluating data from advanced mass calibrations and for establishing measurement assurance programs in precision mass...

Modeling the IAQ Impact of HHI Interventions in Inner-City Housing

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Steven J. Emmerich, Cynthia H. Reed

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has identified a need to improve urban housing conditions to protect children s health through its...

Effect of Positive Pressure Ventilation on a Room Fire

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Stephen Kerber, William D. Walton

Fire departments use ventilation blowers or fans to pressurize a structure prior to suppressing a fire. This pressurization or positive pressure ventilation...

2005 Programs of the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Lisa J. Fronczek, Bessmarie A. Young

The National Institute of Standards and Technology?s Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL)strengthens the U.S. economy and improves the quality of life by...

Product Lifecycle Management Support: A Challenge in Supporting Product Design and Manufacturing in a Networked Economy

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Eswaran Subrahmanian, Sudarsan Rachuri, Steven J. Fenves, Sebti Foufou, Ram D. Sriram

In this paper, we provide an overview of the changing design and manufacturing landscape in the 21st century that has come about because of the arrival of IT...

Software Write Block, Testing Support Tools Validation Part B Test and Code Review Report

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Paul E. Black

This NIST Internal Report consists of two parts. Part A covers the planning, design, and specification of testing and reviewing the Software write block (SWB)...

Slap Fingerprint Segmentation Evaluation 2004 Analysis Report

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Brad Ulery, R. A. Hicklin, Craig I. Watson, Michael D. Indovina, Kayee Hanaoka

The Slap Fingerprint Segmentation Evaluation 2004 (Slap Seg04) was conducted to assess the accuracy of algorithms used to segment slap fingerprint images into...

Weighs & Measures Division Quality Manual for Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons

February 28, 2005

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris, J C. Gust

This document has been developed for the NIST Technology Services, Weights and Measures Division (WMD) in order to establish and implement a quality system for...

NFIQ Compliance Test

February 14, 2005

Author(s)

Elham Tabassi

In August 2004 NIST published a novel measure of fingerprint image quality, which can be used to estimate fingerprint match performance. The definition and...

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory: Annual Report FY2004

February 9, 2005

Author(s)

W Koch, Eric B. Steel, Ellyn S. Beary

This report summarizes the research and services provided by the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and...

Effect of Image Size and Compression on One-to-One Fingerprint Matching

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Craig I. Watson, Charles L. Wilson

NIST has conducted testing of one-to-one fingerprint matching systems to evaluate the effect of image size and compression on the accuracy of the one-to-one...

2004 Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Technical Accomplishments

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon

Simulated Performance of Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Systems in an Office Building

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Steven J. Emmerich, J Crum

A key finding of past research on natural ventilation is that the potential application of pure natural ventilation systems may be limited in the United States...

NIST Biometric Evaluations and Developments

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Michael D. Garris, Charles L. Wilson

This paper presents an R&D framework used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for biometric technology testing and evaluation. The...

Conformance Testing of the Government Smart Card

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Elizabeth N. Fong

A conformance Test suite helps to ensure consistency between a specification and the behavior of a product. This paper presents the conformance testing...

Redesign of the 112.5 kN Dead Weight Machine Snubber System

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Kevin L. Chesnutwood

This paper forcuses on the redesign of the snubber system that is used in the 112.5kN dead weight machine located at the National Institute of Standards and...

Camera Calibration for a Manufacturing Inspection Workstation

January 31, 2005

Author(s)

Tsung-Ming Tsai

A CCD camera mounted on a manufacturing part inspection workstation is calibrated for measuring 3D part geometry. It is calibrated by using computer algorithms...

NIST Response to the 7th CORM Report: Pressing Problems and Projected National Needs in Optical Radiation Measurement

January 17, 2005

Author(s)

Albert C. Parr, Gerald T. Fraser, Yoshihiro Ohno

The Council for Optical Radiation Measurements (CORM) issues periodic reports relevant to the mission of the Optical Technology Division of the Physics...

Workshop to Define Information Needed by Emergency Responders During Building Emergencies

January 3, 2005

Author(s)

Walter W. Jones, William D. Davis, D D. Evans, David G. Holmberg, Steven T. Bushby, K A. Reed

On May 3, 2004, NIST sponsored a workshop to identify the information needs for emergency responders. The purpose of this workshop was to obtain guidance on the...

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