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Andrew L. Rukhin, Patrick J. Grother, P J. Phillips, Stefan D. Leigh, E M. Newton, Nathanael A. Heckert
Nonparametric statistics for quantifying dependence between the output rankings of face recognition algorithms are described. Analysis of the archived results
tecting degradation faults remains a challenge in spite of the advances in monitoring and controls software. Basic monitoring equipment can be used to detect
This paper descirbes recent developments at the National Institution of Standards and Technology in the colorimetric characterization of pearlescent coatings
This paper presents a critical analysis of the economic impacts of past, ongoing, and planned research of BFRL's construction systems integration and automation
¿¿¿Biometric authentication technologies such as face, finger, hand, iris, and speaker recognition are commercially available today and are already in use
Radiometric determination of certain quantities, such as source radiance, geometrical aspects of an optical system (e.g., throughput, aperture areas and
Tsyh Tyan Yeh, Aaron N. Johnson, Pedro I. Espina, N Yende
A design for diverter valves in gravimetric liquid flow calibration facilities is proposed. The concept makes use of repeated unidirectional motions of the
¿¿¿As virtual reality technology moves forward, there is a need to provide the user with options for greater realism for closer engagement to the human senses
The evident under-representation of women in physics has broad implications, particularly for industries and government agencies with a strong need for a
Cary Presser, J F. Widmann, P E. DesJardin, L A. Gritzo
The focus of this effort is to investigate the dispersal of liquid agents around solid obstacles, and obtain a better understanding of the physical processes of
David A. Howe, Craig W. Nelson, F L. Walls, J F. Garcia nava, Archita Hati, A Sen Gupta
A 1OO GHz AM and PM noise measurement system is described. The basic approach to its construction is to apply existing state-of-the-art, cross-correlation noise
In many applications such as construction, manufacturing, ground robotic vehicles, and rescue operations, there are many issues that necessitate the capability
Dale E. Newbury, David A. Wollman, Sae Woo Nam, Gene C. Hilton, Kent D. Irwin, John A. Small, John M. Martinis
Analytical x-ray spectrometry for electron beam instruments has been significantly advanced with the development of the NIST microcalorimeter energy dispersive
The NIST electrostatic force balance compares mechanical probe forces to an SI realization of force derived from measurements of the capacitance gradient and
David A. Howe, Archita Hati, Craig W. Nelson, F L. Walls, J F. Garcia nava, A Sen Gupta
We demonstrate a technique to obtain wide synthesized tunability from the local oscillator (LO) of a low-noise, fixed-frequency microwave reference whose noise
An accurate method for the determination of reflectance of reference discs has been developed at NIST. The discs can be used as a traceable industry standard in
Daniel S. Sawyer, Bruce R. Borchardt, Steven D. Phillips, Charles Fronczek, William T. Estler
We describe a laser tracker calibration system developed for frameless coordinate metrology systems. The system employs a laser rail to provide an 'in situ'