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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Feature-Based Inspection and Control System

March 8, 2004

Author(s)

Thomas Kramer, John A. Horst, Hui-Min Huang, Elena R. Messina, Frederick M. Proctor, Harry A. Scott

This report describes an architecture and software system for automatically performing process planning and control code generation for cutting and inspecting...

Automated Composition of Conversion Software

March 1, 2004

Author(s)

David W. Flater

Given a library of converters with known behaviors, an integration engine must determine which are useful in a given scenario and produce a plan for how they...

Partical Size Analysis by Laser Diffraction Spectrometry: Application to Cementitious Powders

March 1, 2004

Author(s)

Vincent A. Hackley, Lin-Sien H. Lum, V Gintautas, Chiara F. Ferraris

Cost-Effective Responses to Terrorist Risks in Constructed Facilities

March 1, 2004

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman, C J. Leng

The owners and managers of constructed facilities face the challenge of responding to potential future terrorist attacks in a financially responsible manner...

Structural Collapse Fire Tests: Single Story, Wood Frame Structures

March 1, 2004

Author(s)

D W. Stroup, Nelson P. Bryner, James J. Lee, Jay A. McElroy, G Roadarmel, W H. Twilley

A series of fire tests were conducted in Phoenix, Arizona to develop data for evaluation of a methodology for predicting structural collapse. The fire test...

Card Technology Developments and Gap Analysis Interagency Report

March 1, 2004

Author(s)

William C. Barker, Deborah Howard, Timothy Grance, Levent Eyuboglu

This Card Technology Developments and Gap Analysis Interagency Report (IR) provides information regarding current technical capabilities and limitations of...

Limits to the Effectiveness of Metal-Containing Fire Suppressants. Final Technical Report (NISTIR 7177)

March 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...

The Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory Consortium Annual Report 2003

March 1, 2004

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Bullard

The Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL) Consortium was formed in January 2001. Headquartered in the Building and Fire Research Laboratory...

Semiconductor Factory and Equipment Time Synchronization

February 25, 2004

Author(s)

Ya-Shian Li-Baboud, Brad Van Eck

With the advent of e-manufacturing including automated process control (APC), such as fault detection classification (FDC), more stringent accuracy requirements...

Workflow Automation in a B2B Web-Portal Testbed

February 10, 2004

Author(s)

Marjane Mabrouk, Frederic J. de Vaulx, Tom Rhodes

The work described in this report, focused on specifying and managing different steps of a Business-to-Business (B2B) workflow by developing and integrating a...

Comparative Statistical Analysis of Test Parts Manufactured in Production Environments

February 2, 2004

Author(s)

David E. Gilsinn, Alice V. Ling

Estimating error uncertainties arising in production parts isnot a well understood process. This study developed an approach to estimatethese uncertainties...

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory: Annual Report FY2003

February 1, 2004

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...

Face Recognition Vendor Test 2002 Supplemental Report

February 1, 2004

Author(s)

Patrick J. Grother

Further analyses of the systems tested in the Face Recognition Vendor Test 2002 are reported. These supplement those covered in the primary Evaluation Report of...

Advanced Engineering Environments for Small Manufacturing Enterprises: Volume II

February 1, 2004

Author(s)

Steven J. Fenves, Ram D. Sriram, Young Choi, J P. Elm, J E. Robert

To assist the Small Manufacturing Enterprise (SME) in adopting Advanced Engineering Environments (AEEs), this report provides two self-assessment tools; the...

From Databooks to Online Dictionaries and Parts Catalogues

January 5, 2004

Author(s)

John V. Messina, James A. St Pierre

This power point presentation was presented at the 4th Annual ECCMA Membership Conference at Lehigh University on October 22nd, 2003 during a panel presentation...

Proficiency Test Policy and Plan (for State Weights & Measures Laboratories)

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris, J C. Gust

As part of the State Laboratory Program (SLP) described in NIST Handbook 143, the WMD is responsible for Regional Measurement Assurance Programs (RMAPs) where...

Time and Frequency Bulletin

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Eyvon Petty

The Time and Frequency Bulletin provides information on performance of time scales and a variety of broadcasts (and related information) to users of the NIST...

Air-Kerma-Rate Coefficients for Selected Photon-Emitting Radionuclide Sources

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Stephen M. Seltzer

Satellite Instrument Calibration for Measuring Global Climate Change

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Raju V. Datla, G W. Ohring, R Spencer, William Emery

Submillimeter and THz Detection of Dimethyl Methylphosphonate in Air

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Vyacheslav B. Podobedov, R J. Lavrich, T M. Korter, Gerald T. Fraser, David F. Plusquellic, A C. Samuels

Shape-Sensitive Linewidth Measurements of Resist Structures

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

John S. Villarrubia, Andras Vladar, Michael T. Postek

Widths of developed 193 nm resist lines were measured by two methods and compared. One method was a new model-based library method. In this method the scanning...

A Database Design for the Machine Shop Information Model

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Yung-Tsun Lee, Yan Luo

This report describes a database model currently under development at the Manufacturing System Integration Division (MSID) of the National Institute of...

TIN Techniques for Data Analysis and Surface Construction

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Christoph J. Witzgall, Javier Bernal, Geraldine Cheok

This report addresses the task of meshing point clouds by triangulated elevated surfaces referred to as TIN surfaces. It describes the general features of this...

2003 Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Technical Accomplishments

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon, Kristi G. Hawes

This report presents the achievements and highlights of NIST's Information Technology Laboratory during FY 2003. Following the Director's Foreword and the ITL...

Object-Oriented Representation of Electro-Mechanical Assemblies Using UML

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Sudarsan Rachuri, Y H. Han, Shaw C. Feng, Utpal Roy, Fujun Wang, Ram D. Sriram, Kevin W. Lyons

The important issue of mechanical assemblies has been a subject of intense research over the past several years. Most electromechanical products are assemblies...

Modeling and Simulation for Emergency Response - Report of Workshop

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Sanjay Jain, Charles R. McLean

A workshop on Modeling and Simulation for Emergency Response was held from March 4 to March 6, 2003 at NIST. The workshop program included talks and four...

A Framework for Planning with Incrementally Created Graphs in Attributed Problem Spaces

December 31, 2003

Author(s)

Stephen B. Balakirsky

A Framework for Planning with Incrementally Created Graphs in Attributed Problem Spaces

December 31, 2003

Author(s)

Stephen B. Balakirsky

Nanometrology - FY 2003 Program and Selected Accomplishments

December 15, 2003

Author(s)

Clare M. Allocca, Stephen W. Freiman

The emphasis on nanotechnology around the world is leading to the development and commercialization of unique products based upon significantly smaller devices...

Global Combustion Behavior of 1 MW to 3 MW Hydrocarbon Spray Fires Burning in an Open Environment.

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins, Alexander Maranghides, George W. Mulholland

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