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Revised Standardized Equation for Hydrogen Gas Densities for Fuel Consumption Applications

November 1, 2008

Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, Marcia L. Huber, Jacob W. Leachman

An equation for the density of hydrogen gas has been developed that agrees with the current standard to within 0.01 % from 220 to 1000 K with pressures up to 70...

Reflective optical chopper used in NIST high-power laser measurements

November 1, 2008

Author(s)

Xiaoyu X. Li, Thomas Scott, Christopher L. Cromer, Joshua A. Hadler

For the past ten years, NIST has used high-reflectivity, optical choppers as beamsplitters and attenuators when calibrating the absolute responsivity and...

On the Criteria for Smoldering Ignition in the CFR 1632 Test for Mattresses

November 1, 2008

Author(s)

Thomas J. Ohlemiller

The Sleep Products Safety Council is sponsoring a study at NIST of the viability of a bench-scale version of CFR 1632 (cigarette ignition of mattresses). In the...

X-ray Microtomography Studies of Air-Void Instability and Growth during Drying of Tile Adhesive Mortars

November 1, 2008

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz, C Haecker

A previous X-ray absorption study of tile adhesive mortars [1] identified a new phenomenon during drying, namely the movement of small cement particles from the...

Secure Hash Standard (SHS)

October 31, 2008

Author(s)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Elaine Barker, Quynh Dang

[Superseded by FIPS 180-4 (March 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910977] This standard specifies five hash algorithms that...

Standardization of 68Ge/68Ga using three liquid scintillation counting-based methods

October 31, 2008

Author(s)

Brian E. Zimmerman, Jeffrey T. Cessna, Ryan P. Fitzgerald

A solution containing 68Ge in equilibrium with its daughter, 68Ga, has been standardized for the first time at the National Institute of Standards and...

Reasoning in Manufacturing Part-Part Examples with OWL 2

October 29, 2008

Author(s)

Nenad Krdzavac, Conrad E. Bock

This report examines whether the Web Ontology Language 2 (OWL 2) is expressive enough for some common manufacturing examples involving relations between parts...

TRC Thermodynamic Tables - Hydrocarbons, Supplement H-136

October 27, 2008

Author(s)

Michael D. Frenkel

1. Table 23-2-(5.12003)-db - Pages db-2610.0 through db-2610.12: New table for 1-butene containing the density for the real fluid at selected temperatures and...

Guide to Securing Microsoft Windows XP Systems for IT Professionals: A NIST Security Configuration Checklist

October 24, 2008

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Murugiah P. Souppaya, Paul M. Johnson

This publication assists IT professionals in securing Windows XP workstations, mobile computers, and computers used by telecommuters within various environments...

Guidelines for Using Color in Voting Systems

October 23, 2008

Author(s)

Maureen Stone, Sharon J. Laskowski, Svetlana Z. Lowry

This document is a digital color design guide for the electronic displays of voting systems. It encodes best practice for usability in general, and specifically...

An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule

October 22, 2008

Author(s)

Matthew A. Scholl, Kevin Stine, Joan Hash, Pauline Bowen, L A. Johnson, Carla Dancy Smith, Daniel Steinberg

Special Publication 800-66 Rev. 1, An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule...

Cooling Mode Fault Detection And Diagnosis Method For A Residential Heat Pump

October 17, 2008

Author(s)

Minsung Kim, Seok H. Yoon, William V. Payne, Piotr A. Domanski

Performance characteristics of a R410A residential unitary split heat pump equipped with a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) were investigated in the cooling...

Speed Measuring Device Performance Specifications: Across-the-Road Radar Module

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

A G. Lieberman

These specifications describe performance requirements and test methods for stationary, automated across-the-road radar speed measuring devices used by law...

2001 Weights and Measures Directory

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

L T. Sebring

This directory is a listing of weights and measures officials in the U.S. and its territories. It includes the official's agency, title, address, phone, fax, e...

NIST Standard Reference Materials Catalog 2004

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

J W. Thomas, Yvonne Branden, R D. Howard

This catalog provides technical and general ordering information for the Standard Reference Materials [SRMs] and Reference Materials [RMs] currently available...

Ninth Annual Report on Federal Agency Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and Conformity Assessment

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

M B. Moore

Document is the Annual Report on Federal Agency Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and Conformity Assessment required to be submitted by NIST to the Office of...

NIST Calibration Services Users Guide: Dimensional Measurements

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

T L. Arnold, J L. Marshall

This publication lists all the calibration and special test services available from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to characterize...

Bibliography of NIST Biosystems and Health Publications, 2001-2005

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Nancy Allmang

This document contains a listing of over 1000 journal articles and conference papers written by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) scientists...

Index to the Reports of the National Conference on Weights and Measures From the First to the Eighty-Fifth (1905 to 2000)

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

J A. Koenig, G Newrock, T L. Grimes

This publication is designed to assist those who use the NCWM Reports in finding information on specific subjects or Conference presentations. It contains a...

An Overview of the Development and Potential Impact of the IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) Standard

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Erik Puskar, C. Stock, Roger Marks

Report on the First Meeting of the National Working Group on Stored Vehicle Tare Weights (9/17 - 9/19/04)

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher

The primary goal of the National Working Group is to develop recommendations (e.g., good weighing practices; new methods of sale of commodities requirements, or...

TBT Agreement Activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1996

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

JoAnne R. Overman

This report describes the World Trade organization (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) activities conducted by the national Institute...

Type Evaluation Laboratory Quality Manual Template

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Gloria Diane Lee

This NISTIR is a Quality Manual Template designed to assist U.S. type evaluation laboratories document their laboratory quality system in accordance with the...

Forum Report: Permissive Metric Only Labeling

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher

Report on the Forum on Metric-only Labeling held on November 7, 2002, in Washington, DC. The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National...

Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler (1770-1843) : A Twenty Year Retrospective, 1987-2007

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

H Hassler, Charles A. Burroughs

This publication will bring together remarks, papers, and photographs associated with various Hassler-related events held in Philadelphia and the Washington...

Household Weights and Measures (NIST SP 430) 2004

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher

The purpose of this publication is to present in a convenient form the weights and measures tables most useful for household purposes, together with associated...

Annual Report to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the Implementation of OMB Circular A-119

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

P W. Cooke

OMB circular A-119, Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities, requires the National...

North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO)

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

M E. Squires

The Semi-Annual Listing of North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO)provides information on organizations that have informed NIST about...

NIST Calibration Services Users Guide: Ionizing Radiation Measurements

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

T L. Arnold, J L. Marshall

This publication lists all the calibration and special test services available from the NIST to characterize ionizing radiation measurement instruments and...

Bibliography of NIST Nanotechnology Publications, 2000-2004

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Nancy Allmang, Mylene S. Ouimette

This document contains a compendium of journal articles and conference papers written by NIST scientists working in the area of Nanotechnology. This includes...

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