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Advanced Technology Program's Approach to Technology Diffusion. Paper Presented at the NATO Science for Peace Programme Advanced Research Workshop Industry as a Stimulator of Technology Transfer

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

R T. Ruegg

This paper examines the approach to technology diffusion of a public-private partnership program in the United States, the Advanced Technology Program (ATP)...

Chemical Science Technology Laboratory at a Glance

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

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

Selected NIST Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) activities and highlights.

NIST Response to MES Request for Information

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr., Peter O. Denno, Shaw C. Feng, Evan K. Wallace, Albert T. Jones

This is a response from the National Institute of Standards (NIST) to OMG's Request for Information concerning the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) area...

Bibliography of the NIST Optoelectronics Division

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Amy Smith, Gordon W. Day

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Optoelectronics Division was established in 1994 to provide the optoelectronics industry with...

Summaries of the Programs of the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory 1999

August 2, 1999

Author(s)

Lisa J. Fronczek, Bessmarie A. Young

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) works with the U.S. manufacturing industry to develop and apply...

An Efficient Large Eddy Simulation Algorithm for Computational Wind Engineering: Application to Surface Pressure Computations on a Single Building.

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ronald G. Rehm, Kevin B. McGrattan, Howard R. Baum, Emil Simiu

An efficient large eddy simulation algorithm is used to compute mean surface pressure distributions on an isolated building of various rectangular shapes. Two...

Optimization of Polymer Concrete Composites: Final Report

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

L Czarnecki, A Garbacz, P Lukowski, J R. Clifton

The main aim of the study was the development of a method for the design and optimization of polymer concrete composites, using a fundamental approach based on...

Metrology for Radio-Frequency Technology: A Bibliography of NIST Publications

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ruth-Marie Lyons

This bibliography lists the publications by the staff of the Radio-Frequency Technology Division, formerly the Electromagnetic Fields Division, of the National...

Empirical Modeling of Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer Data

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Kevin J. Coakley, A V. Clark, C S. Hehman

Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory Information Technology Improvement Plan Status Report

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Mark E. Luce, Raymond M. Hoffmann

In order to improve the stability and efficiency of information and networking systems used througout the MEL, a lab-wide Information Technology Improvement...

NIST Indices of NTEP Device Evaluations

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

L T. Sebring, Tina G. Butcher, H V. Oppermann

This publication contains index listings for all devices that have been type evaluated under the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) from January 1, 1986...

National Advanced Manufacturing Testbed: A Distributed Testbed Enabling Collaborative Research between Scientists and Engineers at Remote Locations

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

David C. Stieren, Robert J. Densock, Mark E. Luce

The National Advanced Manufacturing Testbed (NAMT) is a distributed testbed enabling collaborative research between scientists and engineers at the National...

Survey of Fire Detection Technologies and System Evaluation/Certification Methodologies and Their Suitablity for Aircraft Cargo Compartments (NISTIR 6356)

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, William L. Grosshandler

As part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiated program on global civil aviation, NIST is assisting the Federal Aviation...

Dispersed Liquid Agent Fire Suppression Screen Apparatus

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Michelle K. Donnelly, William L. Grosshandler, N C. Prive

The design, construction, demonstraion and operation of a bench-scale device capable of screening the fire suppression efficiency of liquid agents are described...

Report from the 2nd Workshop on: Characterization and Modeling of the Interface/Interphase of Polymeric Materials and Systems December 7 and 8, 1998

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

Tinh Nguyen, Charles C. Han, Richard R. Cavanagh, R Ryntz

The interface/interphase region plays a fundamental role in a wide range of polymeric materials and systems such as polymer blends and alloys, nanocomposites...

TBT Agreement Activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1998

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

JoAnne R. Overman, A D. Lay

This report describes the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) activities conducted by the National Institute...

Benchmark Experimental Database for Multiphase Combustion Model Input and Validation: Characterization of the Inlet Combustion Air

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

J F. Widmann, S R. Charagundla, Cary Presser

The air flow through a vane-cascade swirl generator is examined both experimentally and numerically to characterize the inlet combustion air flow entering a...

New Flame Retardants Consortium: Flame Retardant Mechanism of Silica. Final Report (NISTIR 6357)

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Gilman, Takashi Kashiwagi, Marc R. Nyden, Richard H. Harris Jr.

The results of a two year research project carried out with the "New Flame Retardants Consortium" are reported. This investigation into the flame retardant...

Assessing Algorithms as Computational Models for Human Face Recognition

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

P J. Phillips, Alice J. O'Toole, Y Cheng, B Ross, H A. Wild

We assessed the qualitative accord between several automatic face recognition algorithms and human perceivers. By comparing model- and human-generated measures...

The Optimal Pricing of Publicly Supplied Private Goods: A Case Study of NIST Standard Reference Materials

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

S Fuller, J J. Cordes

This study provides a framework for determining optimal prices and production plans for a welfare-maximizing public enterprise that producesmultiple goods...

Dynamic Contact Angle of a Liquid Spreading on a Heated Plate

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dean C. Ripple

An equation determining the steady-state profile of a liquid meniscus advancing or receding across a heated plate is derived. The effects of liquid evaporation...

An Overview of the Development of Technical Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region: The Work of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-Committee in Standards and Conformance (SCSC) and the Specialist Regional Body (SRBS)

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

C R. DeVaux

The development and maintenance of an economy's standards and conformance technical infrastructure is critical to its economic health. By increasing the...

Experimental Plan for Testing the Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Concrete at Elevated Temperatures (NISTIR 6210)

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Long T. Phan, Richard D. Peacock

This report outlines an experimental plan designed to quantify the effect of elevated temperature on the mechanical properties of high-strength concrete. The...

Combustion of a Polymer (PMMA) Sphere in Microgravity (NISTIR 6331)

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Anthony P. Hamins, Michelle K. Donnelly

A series of low gravity experiments were conducted to investigate the combustion of supported thermoplastic polymer spheres under varying ambient conditions...

Modelling Service Life and Life-Cycle Cost of Steel-Reinforced Concrete

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

G J. Frohnsdorff

The NIST / ACI / ASTM Workshop on Modelling Service Life and Life-Cycle Cost of Steel-Reinforced Concrete was focused on possibilities for developing and...

Linear Static and Dynamic Procedures for Structures With Velocity-Dependent Supplemental Dampers

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Fahim Sadek, B Mohraz, Michael A. Riley

Passive energy dissipation devices are used to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes. These devices can absorb a portion of the earthquake-induced energy...

Proceedings - International Workshop on Green Chemistry and Engineering: Global Collaborations

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ellyn S. Beary

The 2nd Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference was held in Washington, DC in early July, 1998. After two days of technical presentations by...

Review of Trajectories for the Automated Paint Application, Containment, and Treatment System

May 1, 1999

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) to apply...

A Study of a Water-To-Water Heat Pump Using Hydrocarbon and Hydrofluorocarbon Zeotropic Mixtures

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

William V. Payne, Piotr A. Domanski, J Muller

This investigation compared the performance of R22 to the performance of propane (R290) and zeotropic mixtures of HFC's and hydrocarbons in a water-to-water...

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technical Publication Bulletin Covering Laboratory Programs, April to December 1998

May 1, 1999

Author(s)

J M. Rohrbaugh

This is the fifty-ninth issue of a quarterly publication providing information on the technical work of the National Institute of Standards and Technology...

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