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Conferences

Predicting Resource Demand in Heterogeneous Active Networks

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

V Galtier, Kevin L. Mills, Y Carlinet, S Bush, A Kulkarni

Recent research, such as the Active Virtual Network Management Prediction (AVNMP) system, aims to use simulation models running ahead of real time to predict...

Development of Y STR Megaplex Assays

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

R Schoske, John Butler, Peter Vallone, Margaret C. Kline, M. Prinz, A J. Redd, M F. Hammer

Y Chromosome short tandem repeat markers have a number of applications in human identity testing including typing the perpetrator of sexual assault cases...

Characterization and Modeling of Silicon-Carbide Power Devices

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

Allen R. Hefner Jr., David W. Berning, Ty R. McNutt, Alan Mantooth, Jih-Sheng Lai, Ranbir Singh

New Power semiconductor devices have begun to emerge that utilize the advantages of silicon carbide (SiC). As SiC power device types are introduced, circuit...

Segmentation for Robust Tracking in the Presence of Severe Occlusion

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

Camillo Gentile, M Sznaier, O Camps

Tracking an object in a sequence of images can fail due to partial occlusion or clutter. Robustness can be increased by tracking a set of ¿parts¿, provided that...

Polarized Light Scattering From Metallic Particles on Silicon Wafers

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

Jae H. Kim, S H. Ehrman, George W. Mulholland, Thomas Germer

Polarized light scattering by monodisperse copper and gold spheres, having diameters ranging from 96 nm to 205 nm deposited on silicon substrates were measured...

Wideband Frequency-Domain Characterization of High-Impedance Probes

November 30, 2001

Author(s)

Uwe Arz, Howard C. Reader, Pavel Kabos, Dylan F. Williams

In this paper we investigate the broadband microwave properties of high-impedance probes designed for on-wafer waveform measurements. We show that the standard...

Capabilities and Uncertainties of the Piston Gage Pressure Standards at NIST

November 30, 2001

Author(s)

Douglas A. Olson

The National Institute of Standards and Technology operates and maintains piston gage pressure standards from 7 kPa to 280 Mpa, a span of over 4 decades in...

A Method of Developing Frequency-Domain Models for Nonlinear Circuits Based on Large-Signal Measurements

November 29, 2001

Author(s)

Jeffrey Jargon, Kuldip Gupta, Dominique Schreurs, Kate Remley, Donald C. DeGroot

This paper describes a method of generating models for nonlinear devices and circuits, based upon measurements of traveling-wave voltages at a periodic large...

Rate Constants for Unimolecular Decomposition of SF₆-

November 21, 2001

Author(s)

Yicheng Wang, R. Champion, I. V. Dyakov, B. Peko

Insulating gas mixtures containing SF 6 have been promoted to serve as replacements for pure SF 6 in order to reduce SF 6 atmospheric emission. It has been...

Study of Isochoric Specific Heat Capacity Measurements for Liquid Water-Methanol Mixtures

November 20, 2001

Author(s)

Hiroshi Kitajima, Hiroyuki Miyamoto, Noboru Kagawa, Joe W. Magee, Harumi Endo, Seizo Tsuruno, Koichi Watanabe

Hydrogen bonding of water (H 2O) is certain to introduce an effect of the molecular energy to the heat capacity. Due to the presence of the strong hydrogen...

Noise Parameter Uncertainties from Monte Carlo Simulations

November 8, 2001

Author(s)

James P. Randa, Wojciech Wiatr

We present results for uncertainties in noise-parameter measurements, obtained using a Monte Carlo simulation of the measurements. Sets of data were generated...

Primary Calibration of Accelerometers at NIST Using a Dual Coil Shaker

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Beverly F. Payne, David J. Evans

Until recently, the primary calibration of accelerometers at NIST over a frequency range of 50 Hz to 5 kHz utilized three different shakers with separate...

Method for Estimating Mixture Equation of State Parameters

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, Mark O. McLinden

A predictive method for estimating the zij parameter in the mixture model of Lemmon and Jacobsen [Int. J. Thermophysics 20:1629 (1999)] has been developed. Data...

Development of an Upset Early Warning Device to Predict Defloculation Events

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

R. F. Wimmer, E. Waddell, S. L. Barker, A. Suggs, Laurie E. Locascio, B. J. Love, N. G. Love

Multi-Scale Microstructural Modeling to Predict Chloride Ion Diffusivity for High Performance Concrete

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz, Edward J. Garboczi

As durability issues become increasingly prominent in concrete design, the need to predict the transport properties of a given concrete mixture becomes critical...

Ultraviolet Chambers Based on Integrating Spheres for Use In Artificial Weathering

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Joannie W. Chin, E Byrd, N Embree, Jonathan W. Martin, J D. Tate

Laboratory ultraviolet (UV) chambers are widely used to obtain weathering data for a wide range of commercial polymer products including coatings, textiles...

Effect of Aluminum Flake Orientation on Coating Appearance

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Li Piin Sung, Maria E. Nadal, M E. McKnight, Egon Marx, R Dutruc-Rosset, B Laurenti

The orientation of platelet-like pigments in coatings is affected by the processing conditions resulting in appearance variations of the final product. A set of...

Mode, Mechanism and Model for Hydrolysis of Acrylic-Melamine Coatings in the Absence of UV Light

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Tinh Nguyen, Jonathan W. Martin, S Saunders, E Byrd

rylic-melamine coatings are used extensively for automobile topcoat/base coat systems. However, these materials undergo hydrolysis when they are exposed to...

The Role of High-purity Noble Metals in Precision Thermometry

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Dean C. Ripple, Gregory F. Strouse, Weston L. Tew

A variety of alternate calibration schemes which approximate the ITS-90 are possible when using high-purity noble metals. The high purity of the sensor...

Wireless Interfaces for IEEE 1451 Sensors Network

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

James D. Gilsinn, Kang B. Lee

NIST started working with industry and the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEEE) in the mid 90''s to develop a standardized interface to network smart...

Evaluating the Tool Point Dynamic Repeatability for High-Speed Machining Applications

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Kate Medicus, Tony L. Schmitz

Recent technological advances in machine tool design and construction (most notably reliable high speed/power spindles and high velocity/acceleration drives)...

SAE J1757 Committee Report on Proposed Reflection Measurement Methods

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Edward F. Kelley

This is a report to the committee regarding reflection measurements that impact the current draft standard. Diffuse reflectance measurements are compared to...

Kinematic Modeling of a 6-Degree of Freedom Tri Stage Micro-Positioner

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Nicholas G. Dagalakis, E Amatucci

The 6-Degree of Freedom Tri Stage Micro Positioner (6DFTSMP) can generate high accuracy, small displacement, and high-resolution motions. The moving platform of...

W3C Quality Assurance Activity Initiated

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Lynne S. Rosenthal

In order for web specifications to permit full interoperability and access to all, it is important that the quality of implementation be given as much attention...

Optical and Structural Studies of Compositional Inhomogeneity in Strain-Relaxed Indium Gallium Nitride Films

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Lawrence H. Robins, J T. Armstrong, Ryna B. Marinenko, Mark D. Vaudin, Charles E. Bouldin, Joseph C. Woicik, Albert J. Paul, W. R. Thurber, K E. Miyano, C A. Parker

The structural and optical properties of indium gallium nitride (InxGa1-xN) films with 0.04

VAMAS: Accomplishments and Future Directions

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Stephen W. Freiman, E A. Early

The Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards (VAMAS) was created in 1982 to support trade through international collaboration in pre-standards...

X-Ray Tomography of Integrated Circuit Interconnects: Past and Future

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Zachary H. Levine

An Al-W-silica integrated circuit interconnect sample was thinned to several micro υ and scanned across a 200 nm focal spot of a Fresnel zone plate operating at...

Characterization of the Morphology of Faceted Particles by Transmission Electron Microscopy

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Shirley Turner, David S. Bright

Faceting in a polyhedral rutile particle was modeled from transmission electron microscopy images. A relatively new double-tilt, rotate transmission electron...

Overview on CMOS MEMS Fabrication Techniques and Applications

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Michael Gaitan

CFD Modeling and Comparison with Data for the NIST Reference Spray Combustor

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

D S. Crocker, J F. Widmann, Cary Presser

Validation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) predictions for spray combustion application has been a challenging task due to difficulties in both modeling...

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