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Special Publication (NIST SP)

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...

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...

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

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...

NIST List of Publications LP 103, National Semiconductor Metrology Program and Semiconductor Electronics Division

April 21, 1999

Author(s)

E. J. Walters

This List of Publications includes all papers relevant to semiconductor technology published by NIST staff, including work of the National Semiconductor...

NIST International and Academic Activities for FY 1997/1998

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

M F. McCurley

The Office of International and Academic Affairs (OIAA) is responsible for the coordination of all international and academic activities at the National...

NIST List of Publications 94 Electrical and Electronic Metrology: A Bibliography of NIST Electricity Division's Publications -- March 1999

March 29, 1999

Author(s)

Ruth Ann Schmeit

This bibliography covers publications of the Electricity Division (and predecessor organizational units), Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory...

Advanced Technology Program Performance of Completed Projects; Status Report Number 1

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

W F. Long

Innovations that reduce the costs and improve the outcomes of medical care, improve the clarity of wireless communications, and enhance the quality of...

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) 1999 Directory

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Vanda R. White

The Directory is published annually and provides a listing of laboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary...

Alternative Approaches to In Situ Burning Operations

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

P A. Tebeau

NIST Serial Holdings 1999

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

Susan A. Sanders

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

Abstract and Index Collection in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Research Library

February 1, 1999

Author(s)

Diane Cunningham

An alphabetical arrangement of abstracts and indexes available at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Research Library is listed by most current...

Building and Fire Research Laboratory Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions 1998.

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Noel J. Raufaste Jr

We of the Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) are pleased to present to our clients and collaborators, this report of our 1998 impacts, accomplishments...

1998 Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

Noel J. Raufaste Jr

The Natioinal Institute of Standards and Technology's Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST/BFRL), one of NIST's measurements and standards laboratories...

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