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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

The Critical Value of NIST to the Worldwide Metrology Interoperability Effort

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

John A. Horst, R Waite

The uniqueness and importance of the role of NIST to the worldwide metrology interoperability effort is explained and defended. The highlights of...

Submillimeter and THz Detection of Chemical-Warfare Agents in Air

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

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)...

Camera Calibration for a Manufacturing Inspectio Workstation

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

T M. 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...

Coordinated Motion Control for Industrial Boomlifts

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

Richard J. Norcross, Robert Bunch

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...

Semiconductor Factory and Equipment Clock Synchronization for e-Manufacturing

December 15, 2004

Author(s)

Ya-Shian Li-Baboud, Brad Van Eck

This study describes the potential methods, challenges, and recommendations for addressing factory and equipment clock synchronization and time stamping. The...

Ceramics Division FY 2004 Programs and Accomplishments

December 8, 2004

Author(s)

Debra L. Kaiser

A description of the technical activities and highlights of the Ceramics Division organized by projects within the MSEL programs.

An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

E M. Parker

The U.S. standards and conformity assessment system is complex and involves cooperation between the Government and private sector. This CD-ROM provides an...

Performance Analysis of Next-Generation LADAR for Manufacturing, Construction, and Mobility.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

William C. Stone, M Juberts, N Dagalakis, J Stone, J Gorman

EPA: LAG No. DW-13-93903501-0 Expanding a Tool for Predicting Chloride Diffusivity in Concrete So It Can Be Used by Manufacturers to Evaluate the Durability of Concrete Made With Blended Cements. Part I: Characterizing Blended Cement Materials. Final Repo

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

X Feng, Edward J. Garboczi, Jeffrey W. Bullard, Dale P. Bentz, Kenneth A. Snyder, Paul E. Stutzman, T O. Mason

Ultrasonic Extraction/Anodic Stripping Voltammetry for Determining Lead in Dust: Analyses of Field-Sampled Wipes.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Walter J. Rossiter Jr, B Toman, M E. McKnight, I Emenanjo

Comparison of Concrete Rheometers: International Tests at MB (Cleveland, OH, USA) in May 2003.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Chiara F. Ferraris, L E. Brower, D Beaupre, F Chapdelaine, P Domone, E P. Koehler, L Shen, M Sonebi, Leslie Struble, D Tepke, O Wallevik, J E. Wallevik

Ultrasonic Extraction/Anodic Stripping Voltammetry for Determining Lead in Dust: A Laboratory Evaluation.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Walter J. Rossiter Jr, B Toman, M E. McKnight, I Emenanjo, M B. Anaraki

Cost-Effective Responses to Terrorist Risks in Constructed Facilities.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman, C J. Leng

Effect of Refrigerant Oil Additive on R134a and R123 Boiling Heat Transfer Performance and Related Issues for GSA.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

Limits to the Effectiveness of Metal-Containing Fire Suppressants

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris

This report reviews the literature on metal inhibition of flames and identifies metal species with potential as fire suppressant additives. To provide a basis...

NIST 3 Megawatt Quantitative Heat Release Rate Facility: Description and Procedures.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Rodney A. Bryant, Thomas J. Ohlemiller, Erik L. Johnsson, Anthony P. Hamins, B S. Grove, W F. Guthrie, Alexander Maranghides, George W. Mulholland

Major U.S. Cities Using National Standard Fire Hydrants, One Century After the Great Baltimore Fire.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Momar D. Seck, D D. Evans

Vibration Signatures for Three Positive Displacement Compressors

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

David A. Yashar, William V. Payne

This report presents vibration data for three positive displacement compressors which will be used to evaluate Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) vibration...

Analysis of Ventilation Data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study. (NIST IR 7145) [SUPERSEDED BY NIST IR 7145-R, Published 3/10/2009]

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily, J Gorfain

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) study included a range of measurements in 100 randomly selected...

XML Schema Validation Process for CORE.GOV

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

KC Morris, Boonserm Kulvatunyou, Simon P. Frechette, Joshua Lubell, Puja Goyal

Many integration projects today rely on shared semantic models based on standards represented using Extensible Mark up Language (XML) technologies. Shared...

Particle Size Analysis by Laser Diffraction Spectrometry: Application to Cementitious Powders.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

V A. Hackley, L S. Lum, V Gintautas, Chiara C. Ferraris

Physics-Based Modeling for WUI Fire Spread: Simplified Model Algorithm for Ignition of Structures by Burning Vegetation.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

D D. Evans, Ronald G. Rehm, Elisa S. Baker

NIST-SFPE Workshop for Development of a National R&D Roadmap for Structural Fire Safety Design and Retrofit of Structures: Proceedings.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

K H. Almand, Long Phan, Therese P. McAllister, M A. Starnes, John L. Gross

Information Models for Product Representation: Core and Assembly Models

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Sudarsan Rachuri, Mehmet M. Baysal, Utpal Roy, Sebti Foufou, Steven J. Fenves, Eswaran Subrahmanian, Kevin W. Lyons, Ram D. Sriram, Conrad Bock

This report presents a revised and unified view of the NIST Core Product Model (CPM) [1; 2] and the NIST Open Assembly Model (OAM) [3]. The CPM provides a base...

Matching Performance for the US-Visit IDENT System Using Flat Fingerprints

November 29, 2004

Author(s)

Charles L. Wilson, Michael D. Garris, Craig I. Watson

This report discusses the flat to flat matching performance of the US-VISIT fingerprint matching system. Both one-to-many matching used to detect duplicate visa...

Description and Results of the 2003 NIST/NOAA Interlaboratory Comparison Exercise Program for Organic Contaminants in Marine Mammal Tissues

November 1, 2004

Author(s)

Michele M. Schantz, John R. Kucklick, Rebecca S. Pugh, Paul R. Becker, Stephen A. Wise, T K. Rowles

2004 Conference on IEEE 1588, Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems

November 1, 2004

Author(s)

Kang B. Lee, J C. Eidson

NNI Workshop Instrumentation and Metrology for Nanotechnology

November 1, 2004

Author(s)

Michael T. Postek, J J. Pellegrino

The NNI Interagency Workshop on Instrumentation and Metrology for Nanotechnology Grand Challenges was held on January 27-29, 2004 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and...

Suspended Hydration and Loss of Freezable Water in Cement Pastes Exposed to 90% Relative Humidity

November 1, 2004

Author(s)

Kenneth A. Snyder, Dale P. Bentz

Degree of hydration and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)measurements characterize the effect of a 90 % relative humidity (RH) environmental exposure on...

Web-Based 3D Visualization in a Digital Library of Mathematical Functions

November 1, 2004

Author(s)

Qiming Wang, Bonita V. Saunders

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing a digital library of mathematical functions to replace the widely used National Bureau...

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