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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Standardization and Conformity Assessment in the Republic of Korea

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

G H. Choe

This report describes the national standardization and conformity assessment system in the Republic of Korea. To the extent possible, efforts have been made to...

2003 Weights and Measures Directory

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

L T. Sebring

This directory is a listing of weights and measures officials in the U.S. and its territories. It includes each official's agency, title, address, phone, fax, e...

Concepts for Automating Systems Integration

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr., Allison Barnard Feeney, Peter O. Denno, David W. Flater, Donald E. Libes, Michelle P. Steves, Evan K. Wallace

The problem of software systems integration getting independently developed software components to communicate in order to support a business application has...

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Annual Report FY2002

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Hratch G. Semerjian, W Koch, Ellyn S. Beary, Karen W. Phinney

Characterizing Positive Pressure Ventilation Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Stephen Kerber, William D. Walton

Data from two different sets of full-scale experiments are compared with simulations completed with computational fluid dynamic model, the Fire Dynamic...

Automated Security Self-Evaluation Tool User Manual

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

Marianne M. Swanson, J Fabius, Marc Stevens, Mark McLarnon

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-53A (July 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=51209] The Automated Security Self-Evaluation Tool...

Algorithms and Codes for the Macdonald Function: Recent Progress and Comparisons

February 1, 2003

Author(s)

B R. Fabijonas, Daniel W. Lozier, J M. Rappoport

The modified Bessel function K iŅχ, also known as the Macdonald function, finds application in the Kontorovich-Lebedev integral transform when χ and Ņ are real...

Results from Simulation and Laboratory Testing of Air Handling Unit and Variable Air Volume Box Diagnostic Tools

January 31, 2003

Author(s)

Natascha S. Milesi-Ferretti, J Schein, Cheol D. Park, Michael A. Galler, Steven T. Bushby, J House

Control of building systems is increasingly more intelligent and complex. This development both necessitates the use of automated diagnostics to ensure fault...

Automated Security Self-Evaluation Tool Technical Documentation, Version 1.03

January 31, 2003

Author(s)

Mark McLarnon, Marianne M. Swanson

The Automated Security Self-Evaluation Tool (ASSET) automates the process of completing a system self-assessment. ASSET will assist organizations in completing...

Determination of the Single Crystal Elastic Constants by Diffraction from a Cubic Polycrystal

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Roland deWit

Using the theory of statistical continuum mechanics, closed expressions are derived for the diffraction elastic constants of a cubic polycrystal that is...

Thermal Performance of Fire Fighters Protective Clothing. 2 Protective Clothing Performance Simulator - User's Manual

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Kuldeep R. Prasad, H H. Minh, S R. Kukuck

PCPS is an abbreviation for the Protective Clothing Performance Simulator, a software tool provided to help predict the thermal response of multi-layered...

MatML Version 3.0 - Schema

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

E F. Begley

This document contains the formal specification of MatML Version 3.0 - Schema in World Wide Web Schema Definintion Language and is an update of the previously...

Refrigerator Energy Consumption Test Results Using the United States Department of Energy and International Organization for Standardization Test Procedures

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

David A. Yashar

This investigation compares the energy consumption ratings obtained for refrigerators using the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) HRF-1 test...

The Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory Consortium Annual Report 2002

January 1, 2003

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...

The Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory Version 3.0

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Bullard

This NISTIR serves as the user's manual for Version 3.0 of the Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL). Using the VCCTL, a user may create...

Infrared Thermography for Nondestructive Evaluation of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Bonded to Concrete

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

M A. Starnes, Nicholas J. Carino

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, in the form of pultruded laminates or built-up woven fabrics, are being used widely to strengthen existing concrete...

Numerical Simulation of the Howard Street Tunnel Fire, Baltimore, Maryland, July 2001

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan, Anthony P. Hamins

This report addresses the thermal environment of the Howard StreetTunnel in Baltimore, Maryland, following the derailment in July 2001of a freight train and the...

Thermal Performance of Fire Fighters' Protective Clothing. 3. Simulating a TPP Test for Single-Layered Fabrics

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

S R. Kukuck, Kuldeep R. Prasad

Fabrics that are used in firefighter turnout gear are specifically designed to offer protection from various extreme conditions that may arise during fire...

A Two-Phase Airframe Shielding Performance Study Using Ultra-wideband Measurement Systems

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Chriss A. Grosvenor, Robert T. Johnk, David R. Novotny, Seturnino Canales, Claude Weil, Jason Veneman

The National Institute of Standards and Technology participated in a comprehensive study of electromagnetic aircraft shielding. The effort consisted of two...

Optoelectronics Division Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Gordon W. Day

The NIST Optoelectronics Division provides measurement technology, standards, and traceability for the optoelectronics industry. This document describes the...

Electromagnetic Technology Division 2002 Technical Accomplishments

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Sara E. Metz

The roughly forty staff and guest scientists in the Electromagnetic Technology Division take great pride in bringing you this brief report on recent progress in...

Government Agencies Technology Exchange in Manufacturing (GATE-M)

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

David C. Stieren

This report documents the activities of the Government Agencies Technology Exchange in Manufacturing (GATE-M) from February 2001 to January 2003. This is the...

Report of the Results of SIM.QM-P6: UV/Visible Spectrophotometry Wavelength Standard Interlaboratory Comparison

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

John C. Travis, Melody V. Smith, David L. Duewer

Workshop Summary Report: Scanning Probe Nanolithography Workshop

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

John A. Dagata, H Yokoyama, F Perez-murano

A workshop on Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM)-based Nanolithography was held at NIST Gaithersburg on November 24-25, 2003. The meeting was sponsored by the...

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Magnetic Technology Division Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

C L. Clark

One of NIST's seven measurement and standards laboratories, EEEL conducts research, provides measurement services, and helps set standards in support of the...

Potential Benefits of Smart Refrigerant Distributors

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

William V. Payne, Piotr A. Domanski

The main goal of this study was to investigate the benefits possible for finned tube refrigerant evaporators when refrigerant distribution was precisely...

Distribution of Earthquake Input Energy in Structures

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

P Khashaee, B Mohraz, Fahim H. Sadek, Hai S. Lew, John L. Gross

In developing an energy-based design approach and assessing the damage potential of structures, one must know the distribution of earthquake input energy among...

Radio-Frequency Technology Division: Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Robert M. Judish, Dennis S. Friday

This publication describes the programs in the Radio-Frequency Technology Division, of the National Institute of Standards and technology. The Radio-Frequency...

EEEL - Office of Law Enforcement Standards, Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Thomas J. Russell, Susan M. Ballou, Alim A. Fatah, A G. Lieberman, Philip J. Mattson

The Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) helps law enforcement and criminal justice agencies ensure...

Office of Microelectronics Programs 2003 Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments

January 1, 2003

Author(s)

Stephen Knight, Joaquin (. Martinez, Michele L. Buckley

Many of the projects managed by OMP are cooperative activities across several operating units. Thus the projects are able to leverage the best expertise...

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