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PROCESS DESCRIPTION AND ANALYTICS FORMALISM FOR DECISION GUIDANCE IN SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING

November 20, 2013

Author(s)

Alexander Brodsky, Guodong Shao, Frank H. Riddick

This paper introduces NIST's Sustainable Process Analytics Formalism (SPAF) to facilitate the use of simulation and optimization technologies for decision...

Precise Measurement of Lunar Spectral Irradiance at Visible Wavelengths

November 12, 2013

Author(s)

Keith R. Lykke, John T. Woodward IV, Allan W. Smith, Claire E. Cramer

We report a measurement of lunar spectral irradiance with an uncertainty below 1 % from 420 nm to 1000 nm. This measurement uncertainty meets the stability...

Fire Dynamics Simulator, Technical Reference Guide, Sixth Edition

November 4, 2013

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan, Randall J. McDermott, Craig G. Weinschenk, Glenn P. Forney

This document provides the theoretical basis for the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), following the general framework set forth in the Standard Guide for...

Fire Dynamics Simulator Users Guide, Sixth Edition

November 4, 2013

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan, Randall J. McDermott, Craig G. Weinschenk, Glenn P. Forney

This Guide describes how to use the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), a software package used to simulate the impact of fire on buildings.

Model Based Enterprise Summit Report

November 4, 2013

Author(s)

Joshua Lubell, Simon P. Frechette, Robert R. Lipman, Frederick M. Proctor, John A. Horst, Mark G. Carlisle, Paul J. Huang

This report summarizes the presentations, discussions, and recommendations from the Model-Based Enterprise Summit held at the National Institute of Standards...

ITL Releases Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework

November 4, 2013

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon

This ITL Bulletin announces the release of the Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework and gives instructions for submitting comments.

Electronic Authentication Guideline:

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

William E. Burr, Donna F. Dodson, Elaine M. Newton, Ray A. Perlner, W. Timothy Polk, Sarbari Gupta, Ebad A. Nabbus

Draft final report, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Technical investigation of the May 22, 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri:

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Erica D. Kuligowski, Franklin T. Lombardo, Long T. Phan, Marc L. Levitan, David P. Jorgensen

Compensating Operators and Stable Backward in Time Marching in Nonlinear Parabolic Equations:

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Alfred S. Carasso

Processes Analytics Formalism for Decision Guidance in Sustainable Manufacturing:

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Alexander Brodsky, Guodong Shao, Frank Riddick

NIST Time and Frequency Bulletin:

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Petrina C. Potts

A Framework to Update the Plan to Coordinate NEHRP Post-Earthquake Investigations

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

William Holmes, Jonathan Bray, Thomas Holzer, Laurie Johnson, Jack Moehle, Sharon Wood

In 2007, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) "Earthquake Structural and...

Checking the Net Content of Packaged Goods (NIST HB 133-2014)

November 1, 2013

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David A. Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook has been prepared as a procedural guide for the compliance testing of net contents statements on packaged goods. Compliance testing of packaged...

NIST Handbook 44: Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices (2014 Ed.)

October 31, 2013

Author(s)

Tina Butcher, Linda D. Crown, Richard A. Harshman, Juana Williams

Handbook 44 was first printed in 1949, having been preceded by similar handbooks of various designations and in several forms. This 2014 edition was developed...

A Methodology for Handling Standards Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing

October 30, 2013

Author(s)

Anantha Narayanan Narayanan, David J. Lechevalier, Katherine C. Morris, Sudarsan Rachuri

In order to develop the discipline of sustainable manufacturing, the language of discourse needs to be properly and clearly communicated, for both manufacturers...

Benefits and Costs of Commissioning: A Case Study Analysis

October 29, 2013

Author(s)

Stanley W. Gilbert

Commissioning is a quality assurance process for the design, construction and operation of buildings. Specifically, Building Commissioning is a process of...

Effects of JPEG 2000 Lossy Image Compression on 1000 ppi Latent Fingerprint Casework

October 25, 2013

Author(s)

Shahram Orandi, John M. Libert, John D. Grantham, Frederick R. Byers, Lindsay M. Petersen, Michael D. Garris

This paper presents the findings of a study conducted to measure the impact of JPEG 2000 lossy compression on the comparison of 1000 ppi latent fingerprint...

ITL Updates Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors

October 22, 2013

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon

This ITL Bulletin describes revisions made to FIPS 201-1 and gives background information on the PIV standard, which was mandated by Homeland Security...

Evaluation of Energy Consumption Rating Methods for Thermoelectric Wine Chillers and Compact Refrigerators

October 21, 2013

Author(s)

David A. Yashar, Young-Jin Baik

Most types of refrigerating appliances are rated according to an established test procedure and their energy use is regulated by the US Department of energy...

NIST Time and Frequency Bulletin:

October 1, 2013

Author(s)

Petrina C. Potts

Uniform laws and regulations in the areas of legal metrology and engine fuel quality : as adopted by the 98th National Conference on Weights and Measures 2013:

October 1, 2013

Author(s)

Linda Crown, David Sefcik, Lisa Warfield, Carol Hockert

A methodology for handling standards terminology for sustainable manufacturing:

October 1, 2013

Author(s)

Anantha Narayanan, David Lechevalier, KC Morris, Sudarsan Rachuri

Benefits and Costs of Commissioning: A Case Study Analysis:

October 1, 2013

Author(s)

Stanley W. Gilbert, Lindsay M. Petersen, Michael D. Garris

Effects of JPEG 2000 Lossy Image Compression on 1000 ppi Latent Fingerprint Casework:

October 1, 2013

Author(s)

Shahram Orandi, John M. Libert, John D. Grantham, Frederick R. Byers, Lindsay M. Petersen, Michael D. Garris

NIST Handbook 130: Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality (2014 Ed.)

September 30, 2013

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, David Sefcik, Lisa Warfield

This handbook compiles uniform laws and regulations developed by the Committee on Laws and Regulations of the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM)...

Energy Performance of the NIST Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility relative to a Maryland Code- Compliant Design

September 30, 2013

Author(s)

Joshua D. Kneifel

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) received funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to construct a Net Zero...

Benefits and Costs of Energy Standard Adoption in New Commercial Buildings: State-by-State Summaries

September 30, 2013

Author(s)

Joshua D. Kneifel

Energy efficiency requirements in current commercial building energy codes vary across states. Energy standards that are currently adopted by states range from...

Fingerprint Scanner Affordances

September 30, 2013

Author(s)

Michelle P. Steves, Brian Stanton, Mary Theofanos, Dana E. Chisnell, Hannah Wald

Building Industry Reporting and Design for Sustainability (BIRDS) Technical Manual and User Guide

September 30, 2013

Author(s)

Barbara C. Lippiatt, Joshua D. Kneifel, Priya Lavappa, Sangwon Suh, Anne Landfield Greig

Building stakeholders need practical metrics, data, and tools to support decisions related to sustainable building designs, technologies, standards, and codes...

Programmers Guide to the Air-Handling Unit Performance Assessment Rule DLL

September 26, 2013

Author(s)

Michael A. Galler

The AHU Performance Assessment Rules (APAR) were developed in 2001 and have been implemented as part of a limited number of Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD...

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