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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Initial Manufacturing Exchange Specification (IMES):Information Model for the Process Plan-Workstation Level

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Yung-Tsun T. Lee

This document is a Phase III document of Initial Manufacturing Exchange Specification (IMES) for the process plan - workstation level. It follows the Phase II...

Curing of High-Performance Concrete: Report of the State-of-the-Art

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

K W. Meeks, Nicholas J. Carino

This report describes the latest information, technology, and research on the curing of high-performance concrete (HPC). The scope of the report is expanded...

Spectroscopic Ellipsometry: In Situ Monitor and Control of III-V Semiconductors Grown by Molecular Beam Epitaxy

February 19, 1999

Author(s)

Donald A. Gajewski, Jonathan E. Guyer, Joseph G. Pellegrino

My NRC postdoctoral project is to use spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) to monitor and control the physical properties of thin film III-V semiconductors, in situ...

Benchmark Experimental Database for Multiphase Combustion Model Input and Validation: Baseline Case. PROGRESS REPORT.

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

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

Experimental data were collected for the purpose of validating multiphase combustion models and submodels. A spray combustor was fabricated that permits well...

Using S-Check ML Version 3 (supersedes NISTIR 5789)

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

Robert D. Snelick, N Drouin, J Antonishek, Michael D. Indovina, M M. Courson

The NIST Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory and the Development of its Semiconductor Program -- A Presentation to the Standards Alumni Association

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

Judson C. French

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL) provides measurement capability of high economic impact focused primarily on the needs of the U.S...

Interactive 3D Visualization of Mathematical Functions Using VRML

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

Qiming Wang, Bonita V. Saunders

Although there have been no major revisions of the National Bureau of Standards Handbook of Mathematical Functions [1] since its first publication in 1964, it...

Benchmark Experimental Database for Multiphase Combustion Model Input and Validation: Baseline Case

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

J F. Widmann, R Charagundla, Cary Presser, A N. Heckert

Experimental data were collected for the purpose of validating multiphase combustion models and submodels. A spray combustor was fabricated that permits well...

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory 1999 Program Plan -Supporting Technologly for U.S. Competitiveness in Electronics

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

L L. Sacchet

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL), working in concert with other NIST Laboratories, is providing measurement capability and other...

Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program (NGP)

January 7, 1999

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann

The Next-Generation Fire Suppression Program (NGP), now in its second year, has as its goal the development by 2004 of alternative firefighting technologies to...

Molecular Level Design of Fire Retardants and Suppressants (NISTIR 6275)

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Marc R. Nyden

The various methods that comprise the field of molecular modeling are reviewed in the context of their potential for application to the molecular level design...

Characterization and Identification of Super-Effective Thermal Fire Extinguishing Agents- First Annual Report

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, Jiann C. Yang, Marcia L. Huber, L G. Blevins

The use of halons for fire fighting is being phased out due to their deleterious effects on stratospheric ozone. This report summarizes the first-year findings...

Design Parameters for Stack-Mounted Light Extinction Measurement Devices (NISTIR 6215)

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr.

The light attenuation characteristics of the smoke produced by fire are commonly measured in both fire experiments and standard fire tests. The results of these...

Implementing a Standards-Based Distributed Measurement and Control Application on the Internet

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Richard D. Schneeman

The distributed measurement and control (DMC) industry is migrating away from proprietary hardware and software platforms in favor of open and standardized...

Evaluation of Kitchen Cooking Appliance Efficiency Test Procedures

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Steven J. Nabinger

In 1978, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a Final Rule containing test procedures for measuring the efficiency and energy consumption of conventional...

A Hard Core/Soft Shell Microstructural Model for Studying Percolation and Transport in Three-Dimensional Composite Media

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz, Edward J. Garboczi, Kenneth A. Snyder

This user's manual provides documentation and computer program listings for the three-dimensional hard core/soft shell microstructure model developed at the...

Technical Documentation for the Mass Calibration Laboratory Balance Automation

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Vincent J. Lee

This report documents the development and integration of software and hardware components used for the partial automation of the mass calibration process. The...

Surface Energy Formula for a Hsieh-Clough-Tocher Element

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Marjorie A. McClain, Christoph J. Witzgall

Polymers 1998 Programs and Accomplishments

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

B M. Fanconi, Donald L. Hunston

Technical activities of the Polymers Division, 854, for the 1998 fiscal year are described. Thereport is organized by programs: Electronic Packaging...

Ceramics 1998 Programs and Accomplishments

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Stephen W. Freiman

The mission of the Ceramics Division can be stated as follows:Work with industry, standards bodies, academia, and other government agencies in providing the...

Metallurgy: 1998 Programs and Accomplishments

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

C A. Handwerker, Robert J. Schaefer

The activities of the NIST Metallurgy Division during FY 1998 are described. The Division's activities are organized into four major programs and two smaller...

Ultrasonic Measurement of Stress in Pin and Hanger Connections

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

A V. Clark, David T. Gallagher, C S. Hehman, P A. Fuchs, M G. Lozev

Pin and hanger connections are used in bridges to suspend an interior span from the outer spans. The connections can sometimes lock up due to corrosion. If...

Physics Laboratory Technical Activities 1998

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

K B. Gebbie

This report summarizes research projects measurement method developments, calibration and testing services, and data evaluation activities that were carried out...

Materials Reliability 1998 Programs and Accomplishments

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

H I. McHenry, Thomas A. Siewert

The Materials Reliability Division develops measurement technologies which enable the producers and users of materials to improve the quality and reliability of...

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory: Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 1999-2004

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

R. M. Powell

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL) within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strengthens the U.S. economy by...

Design and Development of a Dictionary Translator

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

John V. Messina, James A. St Pierre, Michael R. McCaleb

The lack of a traceable set of terminologies to describe electronic components has long been identified by the electronic industry as a significant problem. As...

Technical Activities 1998-Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Hratch G. Semerjian, W Koch

This report summarizes the research and services provided by the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and...

Visualization of Bose-Einstein Condensates

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

P M. Ketcham, D L. Feder, W P. Reinhardt, Charles W. Clark, W L. George

An Analysis of Existing Ontological Systems for Applications in Manufacturing and Healthcare

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Craig I. Schlenoff, Robert W. Ivester, Donald E. Libes, Peter O. Denno, Simon Szykman

The objective of the work described in this paper is to move closer to the ultimate goal of seamless system integration using the principle behind ontological...

Report on the First-Generation NIST Convective Heat Flux Calibration Facility

December 10, 1998

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, C A. Womeldorf

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a convective heat flux calbration facility to allow evaluation of heat flux sensors. This...

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