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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Information Access: Do You Mind?

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

John V. Cugini

Successful execution of many information-based tasks depends crucially on contextual knowledge. Language processing is particularly sensitive to context, and I

Technical Digest Symposium on Optical Fiber Measurements, 2002

September 1, 2002

Author(s)

Paul A. Williams, Gordon W. Day

This digest contains the papers presented at the 2002 Symposium on Optical Fiber Measurements, a 2-1/2 day forum devoted to measurements of fibers, integrated

National Institute of Standards and Technology Final Plan: National Building and Fire Safety Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster (NIST SP 1000-1)

August 21, 2002

Author(s)

Sivaraj Shyam-Sunder

This document describes the goals, objectives, and guiding principles for the NIST-led investigation of the WTC disaster. The NIST investigation plan includes

Procedures for Handling Security Patches

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Peter M. Mell, Miles C. Tracy

[Superseded by SP 800-40 Version 2.0 (November 2005): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=150402] Timely patching is critical to

Test Procedures for Developing Solder Data

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, C A. Handwerker

This publication documents standardized test procedures that can produce valid and reproducible mechanical property data for lead-free solders. Such data speeds

Security for Telecommuting and Broadband Communications

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

D. Richard Kuhn, Miles C. Tracy, Sheila E. Frankel

[Superseded by SP 800-46 Rev. 1 (June 2009): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=902685] This document introduces broadband

Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

G Stoneburner, Alice Y. Goguen, Alexis Feringa

[Superseded by SP 800-30 Revision 1 (September 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912091] Risk Management is the process of

Highly Charged Ions: Publications of the EBIT Project, 1993-2001, Atomic Physics Division, NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

John D. Gillaspy, L P. Ratliff, J R. Roberts, E Takacs

Assembled here are the publications of NIST Electron Beam Ion Trap (EBIT) project, from its inception through the end of 2001. They are grouped thematically, as

Reports of the National Conference on Weights and Measures, 1st Through 86th Conferences, 1907-2001

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

T L. Grimes

This document is a collection of the Reports of the National Conference on Weights and Measures, 1st through 86th Conferences, 1905-2001.

Standard Reference Material 2538 for Polarization-Mode Dispersion (Non-Mode-Coupled)

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Paul A. Williams, Shelley M. Etzel, Jonathan D. Kofler

A temperature-controlled, single-mode-fiber-pigtailed quartz plate has been assembled as an artifact standard for polarization-mode dispersion (non-mode-coupled

Contingency Planning Guide for Information Technology Systems

June 13, 2002

Author(s)

Marianne M. Swanson, A Wohl, L Pope, Timothy Grance, Joan Hash, R Thomas

[Superseded by SP 800-34 Revision 1 (May 2010): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=905266] The Contingency Planning Guide for

Aerosol Fire Suppression for High Rise Structural Applications Via Aircraft Distribution Using Metalstorm Technology

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

J Brooks, J Berezovsky, M O'Dwyer

Aerosol Fire Extinguishment Agents have been under development for the last ten years. PyroGen aerosol is a widely accepted HALON 1301 alternative. In high rise

Addressing the Need for Halon Replacement

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

R S. Sheinson

About Substitution for Ozone-Depleting Agents for Fire Extinguishing

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

A N. Baratov, N P. Kopylov, E V. Timofeev

New ozone-friendly fire extinguishing mixtures based on iodinated halons are proposed in the present paper. They act on a flame both chemical inhibitor and

Discharge of CF3I in a Cold Simulated Aircraft Engine Nacelle (NIST SP 984)

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Samuel L. Manzello, Marc R. Nyden, M D. Connaghan

An aircraft engine nacelle refers to the region between the engine body and its casing. Fuel and hydraulic lines, pumps, and lubrication systems are located

Proceedings of the 12th Halon Options Technical Working Conference

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann

This proceedings contains the papers from the 12th Halon Options Technical Working Conference. The topics covered include: results from the DoD Next Generation

Measuring the Impact of Information on Complex Systems

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

Larry H. Reeker, Albert W. Jones

The application of power-driven machinery to manufacturing and other areas of human endeavor characterized the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th

National Institute of Standards and Technology Office of International and Academic Affairs Activities Report for FY 1999/2000

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

S F. Heller-Zeisler

The National Institute of Standards and Technology maintains outreach in the International arena, both to participate in International metrology activities to

Measuring the Performance and Intelligence of Systems: Proceedings of the 2001 PerMIS Workshop, September 4, 2001

June 1, 2002

Author(s)

Elena R. Messina, A Meystel

This is the collection of papers presented at the Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems Workshop, held in conjunction with the 2001 IEEE Conference on

Collected Publications Related to the Use of Elevators During Fires.

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski, Star R. Burgess, Paul A. Reneke

TO VIEW NIST SP 983 GO TO WEBSITE: http://wtc.nist.gov/pubs/elevators In the wake of the September 11 attacks in the US provisions for emergency egress from

Analysis and Identification of the Breakdown Products of Potential Extinguishing Agents Subjected to Flaming Combustion

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

E L. Morrey, L Knutsen

QinetiQ has performed some preliminary, qualitative studies to identify the types of species produced when potential halon replacement agents are passed through

Aid for Decontamination of Fire and Rescue Service Protective Clothing and Equipment After Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Exposures

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

James R. Lawson, T L. Jarboe

The first priority for fire service personnel and all emergency first responders when responding to any call is the safety of all emergency personnel responding

Collected Publications Related to the Use of Elevators During Fires

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski, Star R. Burgess, Paul A. Reneke

In the wake of the September 11 attacks in the US provisions for emergency egress from tall buildings are being re-examined, worldwide. Possibilities being

GLUT/Tk: Open GL with Tcl/Tk

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Joseph Konczal

The Tenth Text REtrieval Conference, TREC 2001

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, D K. Harmon

A Partnership for Advanced Measurement Standards: The Calibration Coordination Group (CCG) of the Department of Defense and The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

April 24, 2002

Author(s)

Gerome R. Reeve, Raju V. Datla

A short history of the relationship between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Calibration Coordination Group (CCG) of the

The Tenth Text Retrieval Conference, TREC- 2001

April 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, Donna K. Harman

TREC 2001 is the latest in a series of workshops designed to foster research in information retrieval and related tasks. This year's conference consisted of six

Standard Reference Material 1749: Au/Pt Thermocouple Thermometer

March 1, 2002

Author(s)

Dean C. Ripple, G W. Burns

Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1749 is a lot of 18 specially-constructed gold versus platinum (Au/Pt) thermocouple thermometers, each calibrated on the

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Directory of Accredited Laboratories (2002 Edition)

March 1, 2002

Author(s)

Vanda R. White

The NVLAP Directory of Accredited Laboratories is published annually and provides a listing of laboratories accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory

NIST Serial Holdings 2002

March 1, 2002

Author(s)

Susan A. Sanders, S S. Edwards

This publication contains bibliographic information on approximately 5,000 titles held in the NIST Research Library, representing current and noncurrent

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