NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

A Core Product Model for Representing Design Information

October 1, 2002

Author(s)

Steven J. Fenves

The report presents a core model for representing design information, motivated by the perceived needs of next-generation product development systems and

Simulation of the Dynamics of a Fire in a One-Story Restaurant--Texas, February 14, 2000

October 1, 2002

Author(s)

R Vettori, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, William D. Walton

This report describes the results of calculations using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) that were

A Glyph Toolbox for Immersive Scientific Visualization

October 1, 2002

Author(s)

H W. Bullen, J S. Chang, A V. Harn, Steven G. Satterfield, Peter M. Ketcham, J E. Devaney

We describe a set of software, the Glyph ToolBox (GTB), for creating three dimensional (3D) glyphs. This software defines a single, general format for

Three Dimensional Data Capture in Indoor Environments for Autonomous Navigation

September 30, 2002

Author(s)

John Evans, Tommy Chang, Tsai Hong Hong, Roger V. Bostelman, Robert Bunch

An innovative use of a low-cost laser range scanner captures three dimensional features of indoor environments in a manner suitable for mobile robot navigation

Measuring the Performance and Intelligence of Systems: Proceedings of the 2002 PerMIS Workshop, August 13 - 15, 2002

September 2, 2002

Author(s)

Elena R. Messina, A Meystel

This is the collection of papers presented at the Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems Workshop, held at NIST on August 13, 14, and 15, 2002. This was

Fire Resistance Determination & Performance Prediction Research Needs Workshop: Proceedings

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

William L. Grosshandler

The Building and Fire Research Laboratory initiated a program prior to the events of September 11, 2001, to put structural fire protection on a stronger

Proposed Revisions of Part of the Test Procedures for Furnaces and Boilers in ASHRAE Standard 103-1993

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

S T. Liu

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) procedure for testing the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of residential central furnaces and boilers references

Baseline Measures for Improving Housing Durability

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman, C A. Izzo

The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a public/private partnership

Calibration Experiments of a Laser Scanner

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

Geraldine S. Cheok, Stefan D. Leigh, Andrew L. Rukhin

The potential applications of laser scanners or LADARs (Laser Detection and Ranging) are numerous, and they cross several sectors of the industry construction

Polymers Division Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory FY 2002 Programs and Accomplishments

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

Eric J. Amis, B M. Fanconi, Chad R. Snyder

The advent of controlled polymerization, advanced electronics, biomimetic materials, nanostructured systems, and a range of other new avenues for polymeric

Materials Reliability Division Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory FY 2002 Programs and Accomplishments

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

F R. Fickett

The Materials Reliability Division mission is to develop and disseminate measurement methods and standards enhancing the quality and reliability of materials

Metallurgy Division Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory FY 2002 Programs and Accomplishments

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

C A. Handwerker, Frank W. Gayle

This report describes major programs and accomplishments of the Metallurgy Divison of the NIST Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL) in FY2002

National Calibration Facility for Retroreflective Traffic Control Materials--Phase 1

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

Carl C. Miller, T Heimer, E A. Early

Congress has directed the United States Department of Transportation to establish a standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity that must be maintained

Ceramics Division Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory FY 2002 Programs and Accomplishments

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

Gabrielle G. Long

Executive SummaryIt has been a noteworthy year for the Ceramics Division. Our Division Chief, Stephen Freiman, was elevated to the post of Deputy Director of

4D/RCS Version 2.0: A Reference Model Architecture for Unmanned Vehicle Systems

August 22, 2002

Author(s)

James S. Albus, Hui-Min Huang, Elena R. Messina, Karl Murphy, Maris Juberts, Alberto Lacaze, Stephen B. Balakirsky, Michael O. Shneier, Tsai H. Hong, Harry A. Scott, Frederick M. Proctor, William P. Shackleford, John L. Michaloski, Albert J. Wavering, Thomas Kramer, Nicholas Dagalakis, William G. Rippey, Keith A. Stouffer, Steven Legowik

The 4D/RCS architecture provides a reference model for military unmanned vehicles on how their software components should be identified, organized, and

Directory of Accredited North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO)

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

M E. Squires

This publication contains information accredited management system registrars 1 located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The information was provided to

Failure Analysis of the WWVB Tower

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Joseph D. McColskey, Christopher N. McCowan, Raymond L. Santoyo

A failure analysis was conducted on the collapse of the NIST WWVB tower. The analysis included mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and metallographic

A Numerical Model for Combustion of Bubbling Thermoplastic Materials in Microgravity

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Kathryn M. Butler

A numerical model is demonstrated for the pyrolysis of a spherical thermoplastic sample in microgravity including effects of bubbles. The model combines

Thermal Performance of Fire Fighter's Protective Clothing 1. Numerical Study of Transient Heat and Water Vapor Transfer

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Kuldeep R. Prasad, W H. Twilley, James R. Lawson

This study is the first in a series of reports on understanding the performance of fire fighter clothing, in protecting skin from thermal injury resulting from

Reconnaissance Report on Damage to Engineered Structures During the May 1999 Oklahoma City Tornado

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Michael A. Riley

On 3 May 1999, a major storm passed through the mid-west, spawning at least 76 tornadoes, and killing more than 50 people. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bridging the Gap Between Structure and Properties in Nano-Particle Filled Polymers

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Erik K. Hobbie, Francis W. Starr, Jack F. Douglas, Charles C. Han

On May 29-30, 2002, a workshop on polymer nanocomposites was held at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The workshop was entitled Bridging the Gap Between

Utility of High Pressure Oil with Digital Proportional Values in Servo Applications

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Richard J. Norcross

The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center is developing the Automated Paint Application, Containment, and Treatment System (APACTS). APACTS

Description and Results of the 2000 NIST/NOAA Interlaboratory Comparison Exercise Program for Organic Contaminants and Trace Elements in Marine Mammal Tissues

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

John R. Kucklick, Steven J. Christopher, Paul R. Becker, Rebecca S. Pugh, Barbara J. Porter, Michele M. Schantz, Elizabeth A. Mackey, Stephen A. Wise, T K. Rowles

Fire Safety Research at NIST

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins

The Fire Research Division is one of four Divisions in the Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Influence of Curing Conditions on Water Loss and Hydration in Cement Pastes With and Without Fly Ash Substitution

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz

The proper curing of concrete is paramount to achieving desired strength and durability performance in the field. Because blending components often react at

Community-Scale Fire Spread

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ronald G. Rehm, Anthony P. Hamins, Howard R. Baum, Kevin B. McGrattan, D D. Evans

This paper addresses community-scale fires, which have also been called urban/wildland interface or intermix fires. These fires arise when wildlandfires invade

Planning with Incrementally Created Graphs

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Stephen B. Balakirsky, Otto H. Herzog

A framework for planning algorithms that is both optimal and complete will be presented that allows for the planning of optimal paths through a multi-level

User Preferences for Life-Cycle Decision Support Tools: Evaluation of a Survey of BEES Users

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

P Hofstetter, Barbara C. Lippiatt, J C. Bare, Amy S. Rushing

In the 1990's, a number of software-based decision support tools were developed that consider the life cycle performance of products and services. BEES 2.0

Gas-Phase Mechanisms of Fire Retardants

June 28, 2002

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris

Fire retardants are added to polymers to increase their ignition time and reduce their heat release rates when burning. They are often described as acting

Evaluation of Fire Models for Nuclear Power Plant Applications: Cable Tray Fires

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

M K. Dey

This technical reference document was developed in the International Collaborative Project to Evaluate Fire Models for Nuclear Power Plant Applications. The