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Conferences

Spectral Tailoring of an Erbium Superfluorescent Fiber Source

October 1, 1997

Author(s)

Shellee D. Dyer, Kent B. Rochford

Remote Graphic Programming and Monitoring Tools of the NIST RoboCrane? Controller

September 29, 1997

Author(s)

Nicholas G. Dagalakis

Simple programming and monitoring tools had to be developed to control the NIST RoboCrane¿ to accommodate crane operators. The programmed move instructions are

Image-Based Evaluation of Vascular Residual Strain

September 27, 1997

Author(s)

O E. Kia, S A. Sirohey, J Vossoughi

In this paper we propose a method that aids in the calculation of strain in blood vessels. The calculation of strain is used in the medical community to relate

Computer Integrated Knowledge Systems: Proposed Framework.

September 24, 1997

Author(s)

T Y. Kurihara

The construction community is represented by a diverse set of private and public organizations and disciplines. The industry lacks consistency in the way it

New Flame Retardant Additives

September 24, 1997

Author(s)

Takashi Kashiwagi, Jeffrey W. Gilman, Marc R. Nyden

The fire safety of materials can be significantly enhanced by increased ignition resistance, reduced flame spread rates, reduced heat release rates, and reduced

Thermal Error Modeling of Machine Tools Using Neural Networks

September 18, 1997

Author(s)

Alice V. Ling

This paper describes an approach for the enhancement of machine tool accuracy. A prediction of the thermally-induced displacement error of the cutting tool with

Platinum-Palladium Thin-Film Thermocouples for Temperature Measurements on Silicon Wafers

September 3, 1997

Author(s)

Kenneth G. Kreider, F DiMeo, F

In Chamber Thermometry Calibration Using A Si Proof Wafer

September 3, 1997

Author(s)

B Tsai, J Lovas f, D P. Dewitt, Kenneth G. Kreider, Burns g

Analytical Approach for Investigating the Causes of Spalling of High-Strength Concrete at Elevated Temperatures.

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

G N. Ahmed, J P. Hurst

Realization of the ITS-90 Triple Points Between 13.80 K and 83.81 K at NIST

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Christopher W. Meyer, Martin L. Reilly

Using FM Methods With Molecules in a High Finesse Cavity: A Demonstrated Path to -12 Absorption sensitivity

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

J Ye, L -. Ma, J L. Hall

This paper represents an effort by the authors, as developers of ultrasensitive optical absorption techniques, to make these ideas and strategies available to

The Application Protocol Information Base World Wide Web Gateway

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Joshua Lubell

The Application Protocol Information Base (APIB) is an on-line repository of documents for the Standard for the Exchange of Product model data (STEP, officially

Potentials for Inspection and Metrology of MEMS Using a Combined Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Proximal Probe Microscope (PPM)

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Michael T. Postek

The potentials afforded by the incorporation of a commercial proximal probe microscope (PPM) into a high resolution field emission scanning electron microscope

Evaluation of Scanning Maxwell-Stress Microscopy for SPM-Based Nanoelectronics

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

John A. Dagata

A preliminary evaluation of the compatibility, spatial resolution, and sensitivity of scanning Maxwell-stress microscopy (SMM) as an in situ diagnostic

Microwave Dielectric Characterization of Bulk Ferroelectrics

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Claude Weil, Richard G. Geyer, L. Sengupta

We discuss the application of existing RF measurement techniques, including waveguide and mode-filtered cavity resonator methods, to the dielectric

The creation and study of Bose-Einstein condensation in a cold alkali vapor

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

C E. Wieman, Eric A. Cornell, Deborah S. Jin, J R. Ensher

Bose-Einstein condensation in a gas resulted form the combination of research in laser cooling and trapping, the study of spin polarized hydrogen, and the

Improving the Efficiency of Simulated Annealing Optimization Through Detection of Productive Search

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Simon Szykman, Linda C. Schmidt, Harshawardhan Shetty

The popularity of simulated annealing for engineering design applications has grown in recent years, increasing the need for new techniques that improve

An Information Modeling Framework to Support Design Databases and Repositories

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

J I. Murdock, Simon Szykman, Ram D. Sriram

The paper introduces an information modeling framework to support representation of design artifacts for design databases and repositories. While most artifact

Scattering From Sinusoidal Gratings

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

B C. Park, Theodore V. Vorburger, Thomas Germer, Egon Marx

Laser light scattering from holographic sinusoidal gratings has been investigated with a view to its use in the calibration of the linearity of BRDF instruments

Requirements for Modeling Manufacturing Process: A New Perspective

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Craig I. Schlenoff, Amy Knutilla, Steven R. Ray

A wide range of applications deal with the manipulation and expression of collections of activities. Each of these applications serves a specific audience and

Accurate Force Measurements for Miniature Mechanical Systems: A Review of Progress

September 1, 1997

Author(s)

Lowell P. Howard, Joseph Fu

A survey of nanonewton force calibration techniques suitable for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) is presented. The reviewed techniques include: mass

Ternary Zeotropic Mixture With CO2 Component for R-22 Heat Pump Application

August 30, 1997

Author(s)

K Maczeck, J Muller, K Wojtas, Piotr A. Domanski

The objective of this research project was to demonstrate a successful operation of a high efficiency heat pump employing a zeotropic mixture with a zero ozone

Civil Infrastructure Systems Research: Government Perspective.

August 28, 1997

Author(s)

Richard N. Wright

The U.S. federal agencies' strategy for research, development and deployment in support of the industries of construction has been developed with these

Comparison of FPETool:FIRE SIMULATOR With Data From Full Scale Experiments.

August 10, 1997

Author(s)

R L. Vettori

ABSTRACT ONLY A comparison of the compartment zone fire model FPETool:FIRE SIMULATOR is made against the results obtained from three different full scale

Algorithm for Calculating the Plume Center Line Temperature and Ceiling Jet Temperature in the Presence of a Hot Upper Layer

August 10, 1997

Author(s)

William D. Davis, Kathy A. Notarianni

The analysis of recent experiments (NIST TN 1423) using JP-5 and JP-8 pool fires performed in 15 m and 22 m high hangars suggest that plume center line

Advanced Fire Detection

August 10, 1997

Author(s)

E Braun

Current test protocols and certification processes have been developed to accommodate specific detection sensor technologies. Test methods exist to evaluate

SFPE Engineering Task Group on Computer Model Evaluations: Status Report - DETACT

August 10, 1997

Author(s)

Daniel M. Madrzykowski

[ABSTRACT ONLY] In 1995, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers formed a task group to evaluate the scope, applications and limitations of computer models

FireCAD Development for Hazard Analysis

August 10, 1997

Author(s)

J. A. Cappuccio, Walter W. Jones, Glenn P. Forney

ABSTRACT ONLY This paper addresses the development of FireCAD, a tool for performing Fire Hazard Analysis using the capabilities of the computer aided design

Investigation of Conduction Effects on Sprinkler Activation

August 10, 1997

Author(s)

E. C. Mack, Daniel M. Madrzykowski

[ABSTRACT ONLY] As part of a collaborative research project between the National Fire Protection Research Foundation and the Building and Fire Research

Comparison of Measured Data From the HDR-T51 Gas Fire Tests to Predictions Made by CFAST.

August 3, 1997

Author(s)

J E. Floyd, L Wolf

The HDR test facility in Karlstein, Germany, was a decommissioned, research reactor whose containment building was converted into a test bed for containment

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