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Conferences

Measurement and Modulation of Cytokine Profiles Induced by Biomaterials

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

N. R. Washburn, Michael Weir, Francis W. Wang, L A. Bailey

Fabrication of Shape Specific Biodegradable Porous Polymeric Scaffolds With Controlled Interconnectivity by Solid Free-Form Microprinting

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

E Jabbari, K W. Lee, A C. Ellison, M J. Moore, John A. Tesk, M J. Yazemski

Standards for the characterization of scaffolds useful for tissue engineering are an ongoing development in Division IV of the ASTM. Terminology refers to...

Collaborative Software Agents in Steel Industry

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

H Helaakoski, Shaw C. Feng, Kevin K. Jurrens, K Ojala

In recent years there has been increasing work where software agents have been used in manufacturing enterprises. Improving the information flow within the...

The Challenges of Automated Methods for Integrating Systems

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Donald E. Libes, David Flater, Evan K. Wallace, Michelle P. Steves, Allison Barnard Feeney, Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr.

Automated methods for integrating systems (AMIS) have been presented as a new approach to solving the dilemmas of multiple and uncoordinated standards...

Evaluating Coordinate Measuring Machine Software Geometry Uncertainties Using National and International Standards

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Craig M. Shakarji, J D. Raffaldi

In coordinate metrology, evaluating task specific measurement uncertainty can be difficult, a problem which prompted the current development of several related...

A Database Application for Manufacturing Simulation System Integration

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Yan Luo, Yung-Tsun Lee

This report describes a database model currently under development at the Manufacturing System Integration Division (MSID) of the National Institute of...

Developing World Model Data Specifications as Metrics for Sensory Processing for On-Road Driving Taks

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Tony Barbera, John A. Horst, Craig I. Schlenoff, Evan K. Wallace, David Aha

The building of knowledge-intensive real-time intelligent control systems is one of the most difficult tasks humans attempt. It is motivated by the desire to...

Multiloop Control of a Nanopositioning Mechanism for Ultraprecision Beam Steering

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Jason J. Gorman, Nicholas Dagalakis, B G. Boone

Beam steering accuracy is critical to the successful operation of optical communications systems, especially those which take place over extreme length scales...

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...

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