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Technical Note (NIST TN)

Time-Domain Calibrations of D-Dot Sensors

February 1, 1998

Author(s)

Robert T. Johnk, Arthur Ondrejka

This Tech Note covers in detail the procedures that are necessary to measure the receive transfer function of a broadband electric-field sensor using direct

Field Modeling: Simulating the Effects of HVAC Induced Air Flow From Various Diffusers and Returns on Detector Response. International Fire Detection Research Project. Year 4 Report/Data

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

J H. Klote, William D. Davis, Glenn P. Forney, Richard W. Bukowski

Rapid activation of fire protection systems in response to a growing fire is one of the important factors required to provide for life safety and property

Precision Spectroscopy, Diode Lasers, and Optical Frequency Measurement Technology

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Leo W. Hollberg, Richard W. Fox, S Waltman, Hugh Robinson

Calibration Service for Laser Power and Energy at 248 nm

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Rodney W. Leonhardt

This document describes the calibration service provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for laser power and energy at the excimer

Selected Thermodynamic Properties for Mixtures of R-32 (Difluoromethane), R-125 (Pentafluoroethane), R-134A (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane), R-143A (1,1,1-Trifluoroethane), R-41 (Fluoromethane), R-290 (Propane), and R-744 (Carbon Dioxide)

December 1, 1997

Author(s)

C D. Holcomb, Joe W. Magee, Jennifer L. Scott, Stephanie L. Outcalt, William M. Haynes

Gases for Electrical Insulation and Arc Interruption: Possible Present and Future Alternatives to Pure SF₆

November 1, 1997

Author(s)

Loucas G. Christophorou, James K. Olthoff, David S. Green

The electric power industry's preferred gaseous dielectric (besides air), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) has been shown to be a greenhouse gas. In this report we

NIST Measurement Assurance Program for Resistance

November 1, 1997

Author(s)

Paul A. Boynton, June E. Sims, Ronald F. Dziuba

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers resistance Measurement Assurance Program (MAP) transfers at the 1 ohm and 10 k ohm levels, to

Noise-Temperature Measurement System for the WR-28 Band

August 1, 1997

Author(s)

James P. Randa, L. A. Terrell

The NIST Noise Project has constructed and tested a radiometer for the measurement of noise sources in the WR-28 waveguide band (26.5 GHz to 40 GHz). It is a

Electromagnetic Shielding Characteristics of Optical-Fiber Connectors

April 1, 1997

Author(s)

Keith D. Masterson, David R. Novotny, Galen H. Koepke

Noise Temperature Measurements on Wafer

March 1, 1997

Author(s)

James P. Randa

Measurement Uncertainty of Radiated Emissions

March 1, 1997

Author(s)

David A. Hill, Motohisa Kanda

Intercomparison of Permeability and Permittivity Measurements Using the Transmission/Reflection Method in 7 and 14 mm Coaxial Air Lines

March 1, 1997

Author(s)

Claude Weil, Michael D. Janezic, E. J. Vanzura

Analysis of High Bay Hangar Facilities for Fire Detector Sensitivity and Placement.

February 1, 1997

Author(s)

Daniel L. Lowe, Kathy A. Notarianni, William D. Davis, J E. Gott

Current guidelines for designing fire protection systems for aircraft hangars were developed with the primary objective of saving the building, and with less

Electric Motor Efficiency Testing Under the New Part 431 of Chapter II of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations: Enforcement Testing

January 1, 1997

Author(s)

Ken L. Stricklett, M Vangel

Antireflecting-Chromium Linewidth Standard, SRM 473, for Calibration of Optical Microscope Linewidth Measuring System

January 1, 1997

Author(s)

James E. Potzick

This document describes the physical characteristics of Standard Reference Material SRM 473, provides instructions for its use in calibrating optical photomask

Towards Extended-Cavity Grating-Tuned Mid-Infrared Diode Laser Operation

January 1, 1997

Author(s)

M M{umlat}rtz, J. S. Wells, Leo W. Hollberg, T Zibrova, N Mackie, Z Feit

Dielectric Measurements Using a Reentrant Cavity: Mode-Matching Analysis

November 1, 1996

Author(s)

James R. Baker-Jarvis, Billy F. Riddle

NIST High-Accuracy Sampling Wattmeter

August 1, 1996

Author(s)

Gerard N. Stenbakken, A. Dolev

Rapid Evaluation of Mode-Stirred Chambers Using Impulsive UWBs

June 1, 1996

Author(s)

John M. Ladbury, Robert T. Johnk, Arthur Ondrejka

A Standard Source Method for Reducing Antenna Factor Errors in Shielded Room Measurements

March 1, 1996

Author(s)

Dennis G. Camell, Galen H. Koepke, R. B. Smith, B. Rakoski

NIST Measurement Assurance Program for Capacitance Standards at 1 kHz

March 1, 1996

Author(s)

Yui-May Chang

Liquid-Nitrogen-Cooled High-T_c Electrical Substitution Radiometer as a Broadband IR Transfer Standard

January 1, 1996

Author(s)

Joseph P. Rice, Z M. Zhang

A National Measurement System for Radiometry, Photometry, and Pyrometry Based upon Absolute Detectors

January 1, 1996

Author(s)

Albert C. Parr

Advancements in the performance and ease of use of absolute photodetectors based upon electrical substitution principals offers the possibility of a simplified