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This paper presents an R&D framework used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for biometric technology testing and evaluation. The
A conformance Test suite helps to ensure consistency between a specification and the behavior of a product. This paper presents the conformance testing
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
A CCD camera mounted on a manufacturing part inspection workstation is calibrated for measuring 3D part geometry. It is calibrated by using computer algorithms
The Council for Optical Radiation Measurements (CORM) issues periodic reports relevant to the mission of the Optical Technology Division of the Physics
The Time and Frequency Bulletin provides information on performance of time scales and a variety of bradcasts (and related information) to users fo the NIST
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
The Electromagnetics Division is a critical national resource for a wide range of customers. U.S. industry is the primary customer both for the division's
The NIST Optoelectronics Division provides measurement technology, standards, and traceability for the optoelectronics industry. This document describes the
This document represents the fiscal year 2004 production of the programs comprising the Semiconductor Electronics Division. Program goals, customer needs
The Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) helps law enforcement and criminal justice agencies
Stacy S. Vander-Pol, Rebecca S. Pugh, Paul R. Becker
The purpose of the work resulting in this report was to compare literature values of contaminant concentrations in the 39 species of Arctic seabirds that live
Stephen Knight, Joaquin (. Martinez, Michele L. Buckley
The microelectronics industry supplies vital components to the electronics industry and to the U.S. economy, enabling rapid improvements in productivity and in
Steven J. Fenves, Sebti Foufou, Conrad Bock, Roger Bouillon, Ram D. Sriram
This report presents a revised version of the Core Product Model (CPM) initially reported in [1]. The objectives of the report are: (1) to document the changes
Charles R. McLean, Yung-Tsun Lee, Guodong Shao, Frank H. Riddick
This paper presents an information model that provides neutral data interfaces for integrating machine shop software applications with simulation. The model is
This document specifies the data model and XML representation for the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format. An XCCDF document is a structured
Vyacheslav B. Podobedov, R J. Lavrich, T M. Korter, Gerald T. Fraser, David F. Plusquellic, A C. Samuels
Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations were performed to assess the potential for using continuous-wave submillimeter and THz (far-infrared)
A CCD camera mounted on a manufacturing part inspection workstation is calibrated for measuring 3D part geometry. It is calibrated by using computer algorithms
This project coordinated the motions of the individual actuators on an industrial boomlift. The work was funded by the U.S. Navy ManTech Program to augment the
This study describes the potential methods, challenges, and recommendations for addressing factory and equipment clock synchronization and time stamping. The
This report reviews the literature on metal inhibition of flames and identifies metal species with potential as fire suppressant additives. To provide a basis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) study included a range of measurements in 100 randomly selected