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A new, fully-automated process has been developed at NIST to derive ground truth for document images. The method involves matching optical character recognition
Annual heating (cooling) loads, peak heating (cooling) loads, and exterior roof temperatures for a small compact ranch house are computed using the Thermal
This paper present pool boiling heat transfer data for ten different R123/hydrocarbon mixtures. The data consisted of pool boiling performance of a GEWA-T TM
Areas of improved and unimproved soil near berthing Pier 1 at Treasure Island, California, were investigated by the Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves (SASW)
Recent work conducted in this laboratory has demonstrated the application of molecular modeling techniques to the design of flame retardants and fire resistant
Thomas R. Kramer, Frederick M. Proctor, William G. Rippey, Harry A. Scott
This report describes an interpreter which reads a file of numerical control code for a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), produces calls to a set of canonical
Since iron pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)5) is among the most efficient flame inhibitors ever identified, research on flame inhibition by Fe(CO5) was recently started at
R R. Buch, John R. Shields, Takashi Kashiwagi, Thomas Cleary, Kenneth D. Steckler
Silicones encompass a wide variety of noval materials that find applications in virtually every major industry sector. The dominant polymer in the silicone
Thomas Kramer, Frederick M. Proctor, William G. Rippey, Harry A. Scott
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) DMIS interpreter is a software system that reads control code programs in the DMIS language (described
C M. Lecapitaine, Frank H. Riddick, Albert T. Jones
Performance Computing and Communication (HPCC) program is to accelerate the development of future generations of high performance computers and networks and the
Richard E. Ricker, J L. Fink, Alexander J. Shapiro, L C. Smith, Robert J. Schaefer
In response to vehicle owner complaints about the operation and performance of some antilock braking systems (ABS), the National Highway Transportation Safety
Kevin B. McGrattan, Anthony P. Hamins, D W. Stroup
The International Sprinkler, Smoke and Heat Vent, Draft Curtain Fire Test Project organized by the National Fire Protection Research Coundation (NFPRF) has
The objective of this guide is to inform applicants of the procedure to become FEMP-Qualified LCC Instructors. FEMP-Qualified Instructors are entitled to teach
The Construction and Building Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council is developing baseline measures of current construction industry
Gregory F. Strouse, Billy W. Mangum, C D. Vaughn, E Xu
Industrial-grade platinum resistance thermometers (IPRTs) are calibrated at NIST using a newly automated calibration system. The computer-controlled data
We report measurements of heat transfer coefficients of flowing supercritical carbon dioxide (7.38 MPa critical pressure, 31.1 degrees C critical temperature)
For several years, NIST has operated a Standards in Trade Program to assist U.S. businesses to overcome technical barriers to trade in foreign markets. NIST has
The focus of this report is an assessment of the data required by layered manufacturing (LM) process planning systems , and formats for its transfer. Process
Charles W. Yancey, Geraldine Cheok, Fahim H. Sadek, B Mohraz
A review of the structural performance of single-family, wood-frame houses is presented. The performance of these structures in selected earthquakes and
This bibliography lists the publications of the staff of the Electromagnetic Technology Division of NIST during the period from January 1970 through July 1999
Barbara L. Goldstein, Sharon J. Kemmerer, Curtis H. Parks
The following paper traces the history of product data exchange standards from the physical model through electronic representations such as IGES. This paper
A multiple-order parameter mean field theory of ordering on a binary hexagonal-close-packed (HCP) crystal structure is developed, and adapted to provide a
This report presents a review of fracture mechanics assessments and the mechanical and fracture toughness data for four steels used in the manufacture of
The effect of supply airflow rate on the thermal conditions in a high-accuracy temperature controlled laboratory space was investigated using the NIST/BFRL