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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Introduction to Public Key Technology and the Federal PKI Infrastructure

February 26, 2001

Author(s)

D. Richard Kuhn, Vincent C. Hu, William Polk, Shu-jen H. Chang

This publication was developed to assist agency decision-makers in determining if a PKI is appropriate for their agency, and how PKI services can be deployed...

Aircraft Fire Detection: Requirements, Qualification, and Certification Aspects

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

K Schmoetzer

For aircraft applications other or additional qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by the automatic fire detection instrument compared to those...

Sensor-Driven Fire Model (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

William D. Davis, Glenn P. Forney

Modern building fire sensors are capable of supplying substantially more information to the fire service than just the simple detection of a possible fire. With...

Fire Emulator/Detector Evaluator: Design, Operation, and Performance (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Michelle K. Donnelly, William L. Grosshandler

This paper describes the fire emulator/detector evaluator which was developed by NIST. The FE/DE has proven to be a very flexible design. The main function of...

Fire Detector Performance Predictions in a Simulated Multi-Room Configurtion (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Michelle K. Donnelly, George W. Mulholland, B Farouk

Modeling fire detector performance requires detailed information on the environment surrounding the detector, the species transport (heat, smoke, gas) from the...

Enhanced Residential Fire Detection by Combining Smoke and CO Sensors (SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, T Ono

This paper details an experimental program that gathered photoelectric and ionization analog output smoke sensor, thermal sensor, and an electrochemical CO...

Distributed Sensor Fire Detection (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Kathy A. Notarianni

This paper details a case study that utilized model simulations to assess the relative performance benefits of distributed sensing over single-station, single...

Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire and Nuisance Source Test in the FE/DE (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Michelle K. Donnelly

Commercial transport aircraft cargo compartments require both fire detection and suppression capabilities in order to meet regulatory requirements. System...

Semiconductor Measurement Technology: Workshop on Mass Flow Measurement and Control for the Semiconductor Industry

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Robert F. Berg, David S. Green, G E. Mattingly

On 15-16 May 2000 at NIST, 45 scientists and engineers met to identify research and standards that will benefit users and manufacturers of mass flow controllers...

Size Distribution and Light Scattering Properties of Test Smokes (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

D W. Weinert, Thomas Cleary, George W. Mulholland

Measurements of particles size distributions and optical properties of smoke detector test smokes may yield a better understanding of existing detector designs...

Acetylene ¹²C₂H₂ Absorption Reference for 1510 nm to 1540 nm Wavelength Calibration SRM 2517a

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Sarah L. Gilbert, William C. Swann

Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2517a is an optical-fiber-coupled wavelength reference based on the fundamental absorption lines of acetylene in the 1510 nm...

The FLUD format: Logging Usability Data from Web-based Applications

January 24, 2001

Author(s)

John V. Cugini

This paper presents a proposed format for representing the behavior of users as they interact with a Web-based application. The captured log data can be...

NIST Recommended Practice Guide: Particle Size Characterization

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Ajitkumar Jillavenkatesa, Lin-Sien H. Lum, Stanley Dapkunas

This guide is a compilation of essential facts and some fundamental information about commonly used techniques of particle size analysis in the ceramics...

Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Fire Suppressing Gas Generators: Hybrid Systems

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Stephen Fallis, Russell Reed, Jennifer L. McCormick, Kim Wilson, Gary Holland

The Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Gas Generators project is a collaborative effort between General Dynamics OTS-Aerospace (GD) in Redmond, WA...

Cold Discharge of CF3I in a Simulated Aircraft Engine Nacelle

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Marc R. Nyden, Samuel L. Manzello

One of the potential candidates for halon 1301 replacement in aircraft engine nacelle and dry bay fire protection applications and fuel tank ullage inerting is...

Resonance Tunneling of Field Emitted Electrons Through Adsorbates on Metal Surfaces

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

John William Gadzuk

The NBS involvement in the development of single atom electron spectroscopy at surfaces, as realized in field emission resonance tunneling and reported in the...

Limits for Qualitative Detection and Quantitative Determination in A Century of Excellence in Measurements, Standards, and Technology - A Chronicle of Selected NBS/NIST Publications, 1901-2000

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Richard M. Lindstrom

NIST Recommended Practice Guide: Rockwell Hardness Measurement of Metallic Materials

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Samuel R. Low III

The Rockwell hardness test continues to be applied as a tool for assessing the properites of a product while the tolerances on the acceptable material hardness...

NIST Time and Frequency Services

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Michael A. Lombardi

Needs for Radioactivity Standards and Measurements in Different Fields, ed. by D.R. Lide

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Bert M. Coursey

Atomic Energy Levels and Other Spectroscopic Data

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Wolfgang L. Wiese

CODATA Recommended Values of the Fundamental Constants of Physics and Chemistry

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor

CODATA Recommended Values of the Fundamental Constants of Physics and Chemistry

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor

Connecting Visible Wavelength Standards with X-Rays and γ;-Rays, ed. by D.R. Lide

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

R Deslattes

The International System of Units (SI) 2001 Edition

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Barry N. Taylor

Guide to Rheological Nomenclature: Measurement in Ceramic Particulate Systems

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Vincent A. Hackley, Chiara F. Ferraris

This document provides definitions of terms and expressions relating to the measurement of rheological properties in liquid-based ceramic particulate systems (i...

1998 CODATA Recommended Values of the Fundamental Constants of Physics and Chemistry [Wallet Card]

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor

This publication is a plastic wallet card listing the 1998 self-consistent set of values of the basic constants and conversion factors of physics and chemistry...

1998 CODATA Recommended Values of the Fundamental Constants of Physics and Chemistry [Poster]

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor

This publication is a large wall chart listing the 1998 self-consistent set of values of the basic constants and conversion factors of physics and chemistry...

1998 CODATA Recommended Values of the Fundamental Constants of Physics and Chemistry [Wall Chart]

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Peter J. Mohr, Barry N. Taylor

This publication is a small wall chart listing the 1998 self-consistent set of values of the basic constants and conversion factors of physics and chemistry...

A Pratical Josephson Voltage Standard at One Volt

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Yi-hua D. Tang, Norman B. Belecki, J F. Mayo-Wells

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