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An Experimental and Computational Study of Reinforced Concrete Assemblies under a Column Removal Scenario

October 26, 2011

Author(s)

Hai S. Lew, Yihai Bao, Fahim Sadek, Joseph A. Main, Santiago Pujol, Mete Sozen

This report presents an experimental and computational study of two reinforced concrete beam-column assemblies, each comprising three columns and two beams. The...

PFTII Report Plain and Rolled Fingerprint Matching with Vendor Proprietary Template

October 26, 2011

Author(s)

Su L. Cheng, Gregory P. Fiumara, Craig I. Watson

This report is an extension of the Two Finger Matching with Vendor SDK Matches [1] which evaluated the accuracy of matching two plain fingers (right index and...

NIST Handbook 44: Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices (2012 Ed.)

October 25, 2011

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, Tina Butcher, Steven E. Cook, Richard A. Harshman

Handbook 44 was first printed in 1949, having been preceded by similar handbooks of various designations and in several forms. This 2012 edition was developed...

Continuous Monitoring of Information Security: An Essential Component of Risk Management

October 25, 2011

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-137, Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal...

November 2011 SRM Spotlight

October 24, 2011

Author(s)

Regina R. Montgomery

The SRM Spotlight is a newsletter published by the Measurement Services Division for users of NIST standard reference materials. The Spotlight announces new...

Using the BACnet Data Source v1.7

October 20, 2011

Author(s)

Michael A. Galler

The BACnet Data Source (BDS) was developed to be used as a component of the Virtual Cybernetic Building Testbed (VCBT) (1), in conjunction with work on various...

NIST Handbook 130: Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality (2012 Ed.)

October 9, 2011

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, Lisa Warfield, David Sefcik

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

A Comparison of hp-adaptive Strategies for Elliptic Partial Differential Equations (long version)

October 5, 2011

Author(s)

William F. Mitchell, Marjorie A. McClain

The hp version of the finite element method (hp-FEM) combined with adaptive mesh refinement is a particularly efficient method for solving partial differential...

COMPARISON OF TWO DIMENSION-REDUCTION METHODS FOR NETWORK SIMULATION MODELS

October 5, 2011

Author(s)

Kevin L. Mills, James J. Filliben

Experimenters characterize the behavior of simulation models for data communications networks by measuring multiple responses under selected parameter...

Model Development and Validation for Particle Release Experiments in a Two-story Office Building

October 5, 2011

Author(s)

William S. Dols, Andrew K. Persily, Jayne B. Morrow

Source Code Security Analysis Tool Test Plan

October 4, 2011

Author(s)

Hsiao-Ming M. Koo, Romain Gaucher, Charline Cleraux, Jenise Reyes Rodriguez

This document provides a set of metrics, including test suites and methods, to determine how well a particular source code security analysis tool conforms to...

SteelVis User's Guide

October 3, 2011

Author(s)

Robert R. Lipman

This guide describes how to use SteelVis and its associated programs. SteelVis has two main functions: (1) to translate a CIS/2 (CIMsteel Integration Standards)...

Optimization of Building HVAC Systems Using Intelligent Agents - A Proof of Concept Study

October 3, 2011

Author(s)

George E. Kelly, Steven T. Bushby

This paper describes the development and implementation of a simulation testbed used to study the concept of employing intelligent agents to optimize the...

Alternate Smoldering Ignition Sources: A Literature Review with Analysis

October 1, 2011

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann, Amanda P. Robbins

Current existing and proposed U.S. flammability standards for soft furnishings such as mattresses and upholstered furniture specify a "standard" cigarette as...

New Measurement Service for Determining Pressure Sensitivity of Type LS2aP Microphones by the Reciprocity Method

October 1, 2011

Author(s)

Randall P. Wagner, Victor Nedzelnitsky, Steven E. Fick

A new NIST measurement service has been developed for determining the pressure sensitivities of American National Standards Institute and International...

Specification for the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF) Version 1.2

September 30, 2011

Author(s)

David A. Waltermire, Chalres Schmidt, Karen Scarfone, Neal Ziring

This report specifies the data model and Extensible Markup Language (XML) representation for the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF)...

Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

September 30, 2011

Author(s)

Kelley L. Dempsey, L A. Johnson, Matthew A. Scholl, Kevin M. Stine, Alicia Clay Jones, Angela Orebaugh, Nirali S. Chawla, Ronald Johnston

The purpose of this guideline is to assist organizations in the development of a continuous monitoring strategy and the implementation of a continuous...

The Technical Specification for the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP): SCAP Version 1.2 [includes updates through 3-19-2012]

September 30, 2011

Author(s)

David A. Waltermire, Stephen D. Quinn, Adam M. Halbardier, Karen Scarfone

This document provides the definitive technical specification for version 1.2 of the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). SCAP consists of a suite of...

The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing

September 28, 2011

Author(s)

Peter Mell, Timothy Grance

Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks...

IMPACT OF VARIABLE ANTI-SWEAT HEATERS ON REFRIGERATOR FREEZER ENERGY CONSUMPTION

September 27, 2011

Author(s)

David A. Yashar, Ki-Jung Park

Anti-sweat heaters are often used to prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface of refrigerated cabinets. Variable anti-sweat heaters (VASH)...

Tare Verification - Ensuring the Accuracy of Tare

September 26, 2011

Author(s)

David A. Sefcik

Article for Weights and Measures Division "Connections" newsletter. Article discusses a suggested procedure for weights and measures officials to verify the...

Managing the Configuration of Information Systems with a Focus on Security

September 26, 2011

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-128, Guide to Security-Focused Configuration Management of Information...

Iris Quality Calibration and Evaluation (IQCE): Evaluation Report

September 24, 2011

Author(s)

Elham Tabassi, Patrick J. Grother, Wayne J. Salamon

Iris is rapidly gaining acceptance and support as a viable biometric. Several large scale identity management applications are either using or considering iris...

Quality Reporting Data Architecture (QRDA) Standards Action Plan

September 23, 2011

Author(s)

Liora Alschuler

This document is the action plan to improve the suitability of Health Level Seven (HL7) Implementation Guide for CDA Release 2 Quality Reporting Document...

Quality Reporting Data Architecture (QRDA) Suitability Analysis

September 23, 2011

Author(s)

Liora Alschuler

This document analyzes the suitability of Quality Reporting Data Architecture (QRDA) to meet its purpose and to support the US Department of Health and Human...

Trust Model for Security Automation Data 1.0 (TMSAD)

September 20, 2011

Author(s)

Harold Booth, Adam M. Halbardier

This report defines the Trust Model for Security Automation Data 1.0 (TMSAD), which permits users to establish integrity, authentication, and traceability for...

The NIST Center for Neutron Research: Over 40 Years Serving NIST/NBS and the Nation

September 16, 2011

Author(s)

John J. Rush, Ronald L. Cappelletti

ANSI/NIST-ITL 1-2011 Requirements and Conformance Test Assertions

September 16, 2011

Author(s)

Christofer J. McGinnis, Dylan J. Yaga, Fernando L. Podio

The current version of the ANSI/NIST-ITL standard "Data Format for the Interchange of Fingerprint, Facial & Other Biometric Information" is specified in two...

Security Best Practices for the Electronic Transmission of Election Materials for UOCAVA Voters

September 15, 2011

Author(s)

Andrew R. Regenscheid, Geoff Beier

This document outlines the basic process for the distribution of election material including registration material and blank ballots to UOCAVA voters. It...

Information System Security Best Practices for UOCAVA-Supporting Systems

September 15, 2011

Author(s)

Andrew Regenscheid, Geoff Beier, Santosh Chokhani, Paul Hoffman, Jim Knoke, Scott Shorter

IT systems used to support UOCAVA voting face a variety of threats. If IT systems are not selected, configured and managed using security practices commensurate...

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