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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Guide to the Nomenclature of Particle Dispersion Technology for Ceramic Systems

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Vincent A. Hackley

It is generally agreed that measurements and standards play an integral role in the manufacture of ceramic materials. They enhance reliability by providing a

A User's Guide for FAST: Engineering Tools for Estimating Fire Growth and Smoke Transport

January 3, 2000

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, Paul A. Reneke, Walter W. Jones, Richard W. Bukowski, Glenn P. Forney

FAST is a collection of fire modeling tools which uses the underlying fire model CFAST and adds the routines of FIREFORM to provide engineering calculations of

NIST Measurement Services: Error Analysis and Calibration Uncertainty of Capacitance Standards at NIST

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Yui-May Chang

This document presents the analysis of error sources that contribute to the total uncertainty of capacitance calibrations at the National Institute of Standards

Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Fire Suppressing Gas Generators

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Stephen Fallis, Russell Reed, Paul Wierenga, Gary Holland, Yue-Cherng Lu

The Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Gas Generator project is a collaborative effort between Primex Aerospace Company (PAC) and the Naval Air

Definitions of Terms and Modes Used at NIST for Value-Assignment of Reference Materials for Chemical Measurement

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Willie E. May, Reenie M. Parris, C. M. Beck II, John D. Fassett, Robert R. Greenberg, Franklin R. Guenther, Gary W. Kramer, Stephen A. Wise, T E. Gills, R J. Gettings, Bruce S. MacDonald

Definitions of Terms and Modes Used at NIST for Value-Assignment of Reference Materials for Chemical Measurements

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Willie E. May, Reenie M. Parris, C M. Beck, John D. Fassett, Robert R. Greenberg, Franklin R. Guenther, Gary W. Kramer, Stephen Wise, T E. Gills, Jennifer C. Colbert, R J. Gettings, Bruce S. MacDonald

Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) are certified reference materials (CRMs) issued by NIST that are well-characterized using state-of-the-art measurement

Calibration service for spectral responsivity of laser and optical-fiber power meters at wavelengths between 0.4 υm and 1.8 υm

December 1, 1999

Author(s)

John H. Lehman

250-53 NIST Measurement Services: Calibration Service for Spectral Responsivity of Laser and Optical-Fiber Power Meters at Wavelengths Between 0.4 υm and 1.8 υm

Directory of Professional/Trade Organization Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs

December 1, 1999

Author(s)

C W. Hyer

This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by professional and trade organizations. These programs accredit

Calibration Service of Optoelectronic Frequency Response at 1319 nm for Combined Photodiode/rf Power Sensor Transfer Standards

December 1, 1999

Author(s)

Paul D. Hale, Chih-Ming Wang

Calibration Service of Optoelectronic Frequency Response at 1319 nm for Combined Photodiode/rf Power Sensor Transfer Standards

Guideline for Implementing Cryptography in the Federal Government

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

Annabelle Lee

[Superseded by SP 800-21 Second edition (December 2005): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=150421] The purpose of this document is to

Report of the 84th National Conference on Weights and Measures

November 1, 1999

Author(s)

G M. Ugiansky, J L. Land

The 84th Annual Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held July 25 through July 28, 1999, at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel

Modes of Operation Validation System for the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TMOVS): Requirements and Procedures

October 29, 1999

Author(s)

Sharon S. Keller

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Modes of Operation Validation System for the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TMOVS) specifies the

Mobile Agent Security

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Wayne Jansen, Athanasios T. Karygiannis

Mobile agent technology offers a new computing paradigm in which a program, in the form of a software agent, can suspend its execution on a host computer

STEP: The Grand Experience

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Sharon J. Kemmerer

This is a definitive work on the technical and administrative work dedicated to developing a product data exchange standard (ISO 10303, commonoly known as STEP

Requirements for Real-Time Extensions to the Java^TM Platform: Report From the Requirements Group for Real-Time Extensions for the Java Platform

September 1, 1999

Author(s)

Lisa J. Carnahan, M Ruark

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sponsored the Requirements Group for Real-time Extensions to the Java Platform. The Requirements Group

Directory of Federal Government Certification and Related Programs, 1999 Edition

August 1, 1999

Author(s)

Maureen A. Breitenberg

This directory is the fourth edition of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) directory of federal government procurement and regulatory

The Seventh Text REtrieval Conference (TREC-7)

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, Donna K. Harman

This report constitutes the proceedings of the seventh Text REtrieval Conference (TREC-7) held in Gaithersburg, Maryland, November 9-11, 1998. The conference

Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Conformity Assessment Infrastructure

July 1, 1999

Author(s)

C Londono

This publication summarizes the status of the technical infrastructure for conformity assessment in the Americas. It provides information about inspection and

A Unique Institution: The History of NBS, 1950-1969

June 30, 1999

Author(s)

E Passaglia, K A. Beal

A follow-on to Measures for Progress by Rexmond C. Cochrane, this work covers the history of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) from 1950-1969. While the

Standard Reference Materials: Tin Freezing-Point Standard - SRM 741a

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

Gregory F. Strouse, N P. Moiseeva

The freezing point of tin (231.928 degrees C) is a defining fixed point of the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). Realization of this freezing

Standard Reference Materials: The Certification of 100 mm Diameter Silicon Resistivity SRMs 2541 through 2547 Using Dual-Configuration Four-Point Probe Measurements

June 1, 1999

Author(s)

James R. Ehrstein, C M. Croarkin

This report documents the selection of material, the certification procedure and its control, and the analysis of measurement uncertainty for a family of new

Diode Laser-Based Sensor for Fast Measurement of Binary Gas Mixtures

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

K L. Mcnesby, R R. Skaggs, A W. Miziolek, I A. McLaren

Issues in Numerical Simulation of Fire Suppression

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

S R. Tieszen, Amelia R. Lopez

This paper outlines general physical and computational issues associated with performing numerical simulation of fire suppression. Fire suppression encompasses

Effects of Obstruction on Fire Suppression Efficiency

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

Fumiaki Takahashi, W J. Schmoll, Edward A. Strader, Vincent M. Belovich

Recent Results from the Dispersed liquid Agent Fire Suppression Screen

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

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

Mosl or the current methods for fire suppression efficiency screening (e.2.. cup burners) are designed for evaluating gaseous fire suppression agents. Potential

Suppressant Performance Evaluation in a Baffle-Stabilized Pool Fire

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

William L. Grosshandler, S R. Charagundla, Michelle K. Donnelly, Cary Presser

ROLE OF PARTICLES IN FLAME INHIBITION BY IRON PENTACARBONYL

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris, M D. Rumminger

NEXT-GENERATION FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (NGP): TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann

An Investigation of Extinguishment by Thermal Agents Using Detailed Chemical Modeling of Opposed-flow Diffusion Flames

April 27, 1999

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, L G. Blevins

The manufacture of the halons widely used in fire extinguishing systems was banned in 1994 due to their deleterious effect on stratospheric ozone. Since the

Tropodegradable Halocarbons and Main Group Element Compounds

April 21, 1999

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

Although it is not certain that a drop-in chemical substitute (as opposed to a new technology) for halons that can be used in normally occupied areas will

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