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Conferences

Vector Mixer Characterization for Image Mixers

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Joel Dunsmore, Sean Hubert, Dylan Williams

The vector mixer characterization method first introduced by Dunsmore [1] can be used only for mixers where the Local Oscillator (LO) frequency lies between the...

Molecular Devices formed by Direct Monolayer Attachment to Silicon

December 10, 2003

Author(s)

Curt A. Richter, Christina A. Hacker, Lee J. Richter

We present the results of studies of solution-based attachment of long-chain aliphatic molecules to hydrogen-terminated Si surfaces formed to pursue the...

Stability and Accuracy Requirements for Satellite Remote Sensing Instrumentation for Global Climate Change Monitoring

December 5, 2003

Author(s)

Raju V. Datla, William Emery, G Ohring, R Spencer, B Wielicki

Repeatability Study of Commercial Harmonic Phase Standards Measured by a Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer

December 5, 2003

Author(s)

Jeffrey Jargon, Donald C. DeGroot, Vecchia Dominic

In this paper, we present the first published repeatability study of commercial harmonic phase standards (HPS) measured by a nonlinear vector network analyzer...

Design and Characterization of a Superconducting Nonlinear Reference Device

December 5, 2003

Author(s)

James Booth, Kenneth Leong, Susan A. Schima, Jeffrey Jargon, Donald C. DeGroot

Abstract ' We describe the design, fabrication, and testing of a nonlinear reference device that has a calculable phase relationship between the fundamental...

Correcting For Systematic Errors In One-Port Calibration-Standards

December 5, 2003

Author(s)

John R. Juroshek, Denis X. LeGolvan

This paper describes how to correct for systematic errors in one-port vector network analyzer calibrations that are caused by modeling errors in the one-port...

Electrical Characterization of Molecular Monolayers Formed by Direct Attachment to Si

December 4, 2003

Author(s)

Curt A. Richter, Christina A. Hacker, Lee J. Richter

We present the results of studies of solution-based attachment of long-chain aliphatic molecules to hydrogen-terminated Si surfaces formed to pursue the...

State-Space Modeling of Slow-Memory Effects Based on Multisine Vector Measurements

December 4, 2003

Author(s)

Dominique Schreurs, Kate Remley, M. Myslinski, R. Vandermissen

Non-linear microwave devices and circuits often exhibit slow-memory effects. When subjected to two-tone, or more general multisine excitations, the...

The Effect of Swirl on Gas Velocity Decay in a Generic Annular Close-Coupled Nozzle

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Steven P. Mates, Frank S. Biancaniello, Stephen D. Ridder

Introducing swirl into the gas flow generated by close-coupled nozzles has long been suggested as a means to improve melt disintegration near the nozzle tip...

Ventilation Characterization of a New Manufactured House

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily, J Crum, Steven J. Nabinger, M Lubliner

A new, double-wide manufactured home has been installed on the NIST campus for ventilation, energy and indoor air quality studies. The primary purposes of the...

Bluetooth Adaptive Techniques to Mitigate Interference

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Nada T. Golmie, O Rebala

Application of Control Charts for Detecting Faults in Variable-Air-Volume Boxes.

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

J Schein, John M. House

This paper describes a fault detection method developed for application to variable-air-volume (VAV) boxes. VPACC (VAV Box Performance Assessment Control Charts...

Multimodal Biometric Authentication Methods: A COTS Approach

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Michael D. Indovina, Robert D. Snelick, Alan Mink

We examine the performance of multimodal biometric authentication systems using state-of-the-art Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) fingerprint and face biometrics...

Cold Discharge of CF3I in a Simulated Aircraft Engine Nacelle.

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

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

A Suite of Homes Representing the U.S. Housing Stock

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily, Dennis D. Leber

In order to facilitate nationwide analysis of ventilation and indoor air quality issues in residential buildings, a set of homes has been defined to represent...

Test Facility for Determining the Seasonal Performance of Residential Fuel Cell Systems.

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Mark W. Davis, Arthur H. Fanney

Selective DNA Sensing Elements Integrated Into Microfluidic Channels

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Rebecca A. Zangmeister, Michael J. Tarlov

This paper describes the development of a unique fluorescence based DNA diagnostic assay that does not require pre-labeling of the target oligomer prior to...

Modeling the Influence of Crack Path Deviations on the Propagation of Stress Corrosion Cracks

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Richard E. Ricker

Stress corrosion cracks typically nucleate at a stress concentration in the surface and propagate away from the surface on a plane perpendicular to the applied...

The Influence of Grain Boundary Precipitation on the Stress Corrosion Cracking of Al-Li and Al-Li-Cu Alloys

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Richard E. Ricker, A K. Vasudevan

The stress corrosion cracking behavior of precipitation hardened alloys may depend on a large number of microstructural parameters that vary during fabrication...

Dye and Ring Laser Experiments, or: Photon Statistics of Lasers and Atoms (and a Whole Lot of Other Stuff)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Paul D. Lett

Prof. Leonard Mandel led his students through a number of rather widely recognized experiments over the course of his career, but also through an extremely...

Polarized Light Diffusely Scattered Under Smooth and Rough Interfaces

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Thomas A. Germer

We develop models for light scattering appropriate for glossy and matte paints. Volume scattering is treated in the single scattering regime and the diffusive...

Measurement of Heat Conduction Through Bonded Regenerator Matrix Materials

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Michael A. Lewis, Ray Radebaugh

Regenerative heat exchangers have had a significant influence on the development of small refrigerators for cryogenic applications. The optimized design of...

NIST-SFPE Workshop for Development of a National R&D Roadmap for Structural Fire Safety Design and Retrofit of Structures: Proceedings.

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

K H. Almand, Long Phan, Therese P. McAllister, M A. Starnes, John L. Gross

Angle Metrology Using AAMACS and Two Small-Angle Measurement Systems

November 28, 2003

Author(s)

Jack A. Stone Jr., M Amer, Bryon S. Faust, Jay H. Zimmerman

The highest accuracy method for angle measurement employed at NIST(National Institute of Standards and Technology) makes use of an automated stack of three...

Modeling and Distrubance Rejection Control of a Nanopositioner with Application to Beam Steering

November 21, 2003

Author(s)

Jason J. Gorman, Nicholas Dagalakis

This paper discusses the modeling and control of a nanopositioning flexure hinge mechanism with a piezoelectric actuator. A complete dynamic model for the...

Force Control of Linear Motor Stages for Microassembly

November 21, 2003

Author(s)

Jason J. Gorman, Nicholas Dagalakis

The microassembly of microelectromechanical systems from various micro-components requires the development of many new robotic capabilities. One of these...

Wavelength-Tracking Capabilities of a Fabry-Perot Cavity

November 20, 2003

Author(s)

Jack A. Stone Jr., Alois Stejskal

We have characterized the accuracy of atmospheric wavelength tracking based on a laser servolocked to a simple Fabry-Peron cavity. The motivations are (1) to...

Speed of Sound and Other Related Thermodynamic Properties Calculated From the AGA8 Detail Characterization Method

November 19, 2003

Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, K. E. Starling

The AGA8 Detail Characterization Method allows for the calculation of the compressibility factor (or pressure) for a natural gas mixture given known conditions...

Neighborhood-Scale Fire Spread

November 16, 2003

Author(s)

Ronald G. Rehm, D. D. Evans, William E. Mell, Simo A. Hostikka, Kevin B. McGrattan, Glenn P. Forney, Charles E. Bouldin, Elisa S. Baker

This paper describes development of a physics-based mathematical and computational model to predict fire spread among structures and natural fuels (trees...

Time-Domain Measurements of Radiated and Conducted Ultrawideband Emissions

November 16, 2003

Author(s)

Robert T. Johnk, David R. Novotny, Chriss A. Grosvenor, Seturnino Canales, Jason Veneman

This paper summarizes results obtained from time-domain full-bandwidth emissions measurements of selected ultrawideband (UWB) transmitting devices. Brief...

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