NIST Pubs

Recommended Terminology For Microwave Radiometry

August 1, 2008

Author(s)

James P. Randa, Janne Lahtinen, Adriano Camps, A. Gasiewski, Martti Hallikainen, David Leine V, Manuel Martin-Neira, Jeff Piepmeier, Philip Rosenkranz, Christopher Ruf, James Shiue, Niels Skou

We present recommended definitions for common terms in microwave remote-sensing radiometry. Terms are grouped into three chapters: General Terminology, Real

Electromagnetic Airframe Penetration Measurements of a Beechcraft Premier IA

August 1, 2008

Author(s)

Chriss A. Grosvenor, David R. Novotny, Dennis G. Camell, Galen H. Koepke, Robert Johnk

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has recently completed shielding effectiveness/penetration studies on three different aircraft types for the

Attenuation of Radio Wave Signals Coupled Into Twelve Large Building Structures

August 1, 2008

Author(s)

Christopher L. Holloway, William F. Young, Galen H. Koepke, Catherine A. Remley, Dennis G. Camell, Yann Becquet

In this report, we investigate radio communication problems faced by emergency responders (firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel) in disaster

A Guide to Printed and Electronic Resources for Developing a Cost-Effective Risk Mitigation Plan for New and Existing Constructed Facilities

July 31, 2008

Author(s)

Douglas S. Thomas, Robert E. Chapman

Developing a cost-effective risk mitigation plan involves assessing the risks associated with natural and man-made hazards, formulating combinations of

Extending the Notion of Quality from Physical Metrology to Information and Sustainability

July 30, 2008

Author(s)

Gaurav Ameta, Sudarsan Rachuri, Xenia Fiorentini, Mahesh Mani, Steven J. Fenves, Kevin W. Lyons, Ram D. Sriram

In this paper we intend to demonstrate the need for extending the notion of quality from the physical domain to information and, more comprehensively, to

Guide to Securing Legacy IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networks

July 25, 2008

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Derrick Dicoi, Matt Sexton, Cyrus Tibbs

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to organizations in securing their legacy Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11

Guide to General Server Security

July 25, 2008

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Wayne Jansen, Miles C. Tracy

The purpose of this document is to assist organizations in understanding the fundamental activities performed as part of securing and maintaining the security

Guidelines on Implementing a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)Virtual Private Network (VPN)

July 23, 2008

Author(s)

Sheila E. Frankel

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) provide users with secure remote access to an organization's resources. An SSL VPN consists of one or

Microfluidic DNA Analysis Systems for Forensic Applications

July 18, 2008

Author(s)

Michael Gaitan, Jayna J. Shah, Darwin Reyes-Hernandez, Pierre-Alain Auroux, Jon Geist, Laurie E. Locascio, Wyatt N. Vreeland, David J. Ross, Peter Vallone, Paul Smith, Nicole Morgan, Tom Pohida, John Kakareka, Annelise Barron

This report summarizes the NIST effort on microfluidic DNA analysis systems for forensic applications sponsored by the National Institute of Justice. Currently

Measuring and Improving the Productivity of the U.S. Construction Industry: Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities

July 17, 2008

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman, David T. Butry

Although the construction industry is a major component of the U.S. economy, it has experienced a prolonged period of decline in productivity. Due to the

Performance Measurement Guide for Information Security

July 16, 2008

Author(s)

Elizabeth Chew, Marianne M. Swanson, Kevin M. Stine, N Bartol, Anthony Brown, W Robinson

This document provides guidance on how an organization, through the use of metrics, identifies the adequacy of in-place security controls, policies, and

The Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC)

July 16, 2008

Author(s)

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

This Standard describes a keyed-hash message authentication code (HMAC), a mechanism for message authentication using cryptographic hash functions. HMAC can be

TRc Thermodynamic Tables, Non-Hydrocarbon Supplement NH-99

July 8, 2008

Author(s)

Michael D. Frenkel

1. Table 9-db - Pages db-92.0 through db-92.9: New table for fluorine containing the density for the real fluid at selected temperatures and pressures. 2. Table

Guide for Assessing the Security Controls in Federal Information Systems: Building Effective Security Assessment Plans

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Ronald S. Ross, L A. Johnson, Stuart W. Katzke, Patricia R. Toth, G. Stoneburner, G Rogers

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-53A, Rev. 1 (June 2010): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=906065] The purpose of NIST Special Publication

Guide to SSL VPNs

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Sheila E. Frankel, Paul Hoffman, Angela Orebaugh, Richard Park

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) provide users with secure remote access to an organization's resources. An SSL VPN consists of one or

Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: School Pressure and Fire Experiments (NIST TN 1498)

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Stephen Kerber, Daniel M. Madrzykowski

A series of experiments was run in a masonry educational building examining the ability of fire service Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fans to limit smoke

Performance Metrics for Fire Fighting Thermal Imaging Cameras: Small- and Full-Scale Experiments (NIST TN 1499)

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Francine K. Amon, Nelson P. Bryner, Andrew J. Lock, Anthony P. Hamins

Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) are becoming an important tool for many firefighters and other first responders. However, due to the lack of performance standards

Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: School Pressure and Fire Experiments

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Stephen Kerber

A series of experiments was run in a masonry educational building examining the ability of PPV fans to limit smoke spread or to remove smoke from desired areas

HVACSIM+ User's Guide Update

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Cheol D. Park

The first version of HVACSIM+, which stands for HVAC SIMulation PLUS other systems, as introduced by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in

Methods for Quantifying and Characterizing Errors in Pixel-Based 3D Rendering

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

John G. Hagedorn, Judith E. Terrill, Adele P. Peskin, James J. Filliben

We present methods for measuring errors in the rendering of three-dimensional points, line segments, and polygons in pixel-based computer graphics systems. We

Semiconductor Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics Programs

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Stephen Knight, Joaquin (. Martinez, Yaw S. Obeng, Michele L. Buckley

The microelectronics industry supplies vital components to the electronics industry and to the U.S. economy, enabling rapid improvements in productivity and in

Handbook of Frequency Stability Analysis

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

William Riley, David A. Howe

This handbook, which can be used as both a tutorial and a reference, describes practical techniques for frequency stability analysis. It covers the definitions

A Profile for IPv6 in the U.S. Government - Version 1.0

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, J. S. Nightingale, Sheila E. Frankel, Mark E. Carson

This publication seeks to assist Federal agencies in formulating plans for the acquisition of IPv6 technologies. To achieve this, we define a standards profile

Guidelines for the Accreditation of Personal Identity Verification Card Issuers

June 18, 2008

Author(s)

Ramaswamy Chandramouli, Dennis Bailey, Nabil Ghadiali, Dennis K. Branstad

[Superseded by SP 800-79-2 (July 2015): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918845] The purpose of this publication is to provide

NIST Handbook 150-17, 2008 Edition, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, Cryptographic and Security Testing

June 5, 2008

Author(s)

Michaela Iorga, Carroll S. Brickenkamp

NIST Handbook 150-17 presents technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

An Ontological Modeling Platform

June 4, 2008

Author(s)

V.C. Liang, Conrad E. Bock, XuanFang Zha

The Ontological Modeling Platform described in this paper is a class library for extended ontological operations, to support extension of ontology languages

Guide to Using Programs to Estimate UV Dosage and Damage

June 3, 2008

Author(s)

Brian Dickens

The system of programs described in this paper is concerned with estimating the damage ensuing from exposure of specimens in dry and humid atmospheres to UV and

Accelerating Scientific Discovery through Computation and Visualization III. Tight-binding Wave Functions for Quantum Dots

June 2, 2008

Author(s)

James S. Sims, John G. Hagedorn, Steven G. Satterfield, Terence J. Griffin, William L. George, Howard Hung, John T. Kelso, Thomas M. Olano, Adele P. Peskin, Judith E. Terrill, Garnett W. Bryant, Jose G. Diaz

This is the third in a series of articles that describe, through examples, how the Scientific Applications and Visualization Group (SAVG) at NIST has utilized

Electromagnetic Airframe Penetration Measurements for the FAA Bombardier Global 5000

June 2, 2008

Author(s)

Chriss A. Grosvenor, David R. Novotny, Dennis G. Camell, Galen H. Koepke, Robert Johnk

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has recently completed shielding effectiveness/penetration studies on three different aircraft types for the

Guidelines for the Authorization of Personal Identity Verification Card Issuers (PCI) and Derived PIV Credential Issuers (DPCI):

June 1, 2008

Author(s)

Ramaswamy Chandramouli, Dennis Bailey, Nabil Ghadiali, Dennis Branstad