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CONTAM 2.4 User Guide and Program Documentation

October 3, 2006

Author(s)

George Walton, William S. Dols

This manual describes the computer program CONTAM version 2.3 developed by NIST. CONTAM is a multizone indoor air quality and ventilation analysis program...

Overview of the TREC 2005 Question Answering Track

October 2, 2006

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, Hoa T. Dang

The TREC 2005 Question Answering (QA) track contained three tasks: the main question answering task, the document ranking task, and the relationship task. In...

Propagation and Detection of Radio Signals Before, During, and After the Implosion of a Large Convention Center

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

Christopher L. Holloway, Galen H. Koepke, Dennis G. Camell, Catherine A. Remley, Susan A. Schima, M. McKinley, Robert T. Johnk

In this report, we investigate radio communications problems faced by emergency responders (firefighters and police) in disaster situations such as collapsed...

Proceedings of the 3rd NIST Workshop on the Performance Evaluation of 3D Imaging Systems, March 2-3, 2006

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

Geraldine S. Cheok

Two 3D Imaging Systems Performance Evaluation Workshops have been held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) the first in 2003 and the...

Notes on an Information Model for Production Rules

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

Peter O. Denno

Production rules are rules used in production systems, sometimes called production rule engines. Production rule engines are commonly used to implement expert...

Spectrally Tunable Sources for Advanced Radiometric Applications

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

Steven W. Brown, Joseph P. Rice, J D. Jackson, Jorge E. Neira, Bettye C. Johnson

A common radiometric platform for the development of application-specific metrics to quantify the performance of sensors and systems is described. Using this...

Interprocess Communication in the Process Specification Language

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

Conrad E. Bock

Interprocess communication is ubiquitous in modern computing, appearing most commonly as inputs, outputs, and messaging. This paper formalizes interprocess...

Development of Argon Isotope Reference Standards for the U.S. Geological Survey

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

A P. Miiller

The comparison of high-precision ages of geological materials measured by laboratories engaged in geochronological studies has been limited by the lack of high...

Comparison of the NIST and BIPM Standards for Air Kerma in Medium-Energy X-Rays

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

D T. Burns, C M. O'Brien

A comparison has been made of the air-kerma standards for medium-energy x-rays of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Bureau...

Evaluation Specimens for Izod Impact Machines (SRM 2115): Report of Analysis

October 1, 2006

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, Jolene Splett, Raymond Santoyo

In the past few years, we have received a number of requests for verification specimens for Izod impact machines, similar to what we offer for Charpy impact...

Using Host-based Anti-virus Software on Industrial Control Systems: Integration Guidance and a Test Methodology for Assessing Performance Impacts

September 29, 2006

Author(s)

Joseph A. Falco, S Hurd, D Teumim

End-users and vendors of Industrial Control System(s) (ICS) have expressed concerns that the deployment of anti-virus software may interfere with the operation...

Assessment of Access Control Systems

September 29, 2006

Author(s)

Chung Tong Hu, David F. Ferraiolo, David R. Kuhn

Access control is perhaps the most basic aspect of computer security. Nearly all applications that deal with financial, privacy, safety, or defense include some...

Compilation of NIST Higher-Order Methods for the Determination of Electrolytes in Clinical Materials

September 29, 2006

Author(s)

Stephen E. Long, Karen E. Murphy

Users Manual for Version 2.0 of the Cost-Effectiveness Tool for Capital Asset Protection

September 29, 2006

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman, Amy S. Rushing

Economic tools are needed to help the owners and managers of buildings, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure to select cost-effective...

Using Semantic Web Methods to Improve Information Resource Quality

September 29, 2006

Author(s)

John Barkley

The quality of information resources can be improved using Semantic Web methods instead of, or in conjunction with XML and relational database systems. With...

Guidance for Securing Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition: A NIST Security Configuration Checklist

September 29, 2006

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Murugiah Souppaya, John Connor

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed this document in furtherance of its statutory responsibilities under the Federal Information...

Focus 3D Telemodeling Tool: GUI Design for Iteration 1

September 28, 2006

Author(s)

Matthew L. Aronoff, John V. Messina, Eric D. Simmon

The Focus 3D Telemodeling Tool was designed as a novel graphical interface to data modeling for standards development. This paper describes the design intent...

Forensic Techniques: Helping Organizations Improve Their Responses to Information Security Incidents

September 27, 2006

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin explains the need for the use of digital forensic techniques, which can help organizations respond more effectively to information security...

NIST Recommended Practice Guide: Fractography of Ceramics and Glasses

September 26, 2006

Author(s)

George D. Quinn

Fractography is a powerful but underutilized tool for the analysis of fractured glasses and ceramics. Fractography can identify the cause of failure and can...

TRC Thermodynamic Tables - Hydrocarbon Supplement No. H132

September 25, 2006

Author(s)

Michael D. Frenkel

1. Table 23-2-(3.56110)-db - Pages db-2385.0 and db-2385.1 New table for spiro[4.5]decane containing the density for the real fluid at selected temperatures and...

Ideal Gas Database, version 2.0

September 25, 2006

Author(s)

Vladimir Diky, Michael D. Frenkel

The NIST TRC Ideal Gas Database provides information on the most important thermodynamic properties (heat capacities, entropies, enthalpies, Gibbs free energies...

Guide to Test, Training, and Exercise Programs for IT Plans and Capabilities

September 21, 2006

Author(s)

Timothy Grance, Tamara Nolan, Kristin Burke, Rich Dudley, Gregory White, Travis Good

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed this document in furtherance of its statutory responsibilities under the Federal Information...

NIST HANDBOOK 150-13, 2006 Edition: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Airborne Asbestos Analysis

September 21, 2006

Author(s)

Hazel M. Richmond

NIST Handbook 150-13, NVLAP Airborne Asbestos Analysis, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the NVLAP...

Guide to Computer Security Log Management

September 13, 2006

Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Murugiah Souppaya

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed this document in furtherance of its statutory responsibilities under the Federal Information...

Trends and Opportunities in Photonics Technologies: Solid-State Lighting and Healthcare

September 1, 2006

Author(s)

Grady S. White, Kristine A. Bertness

In this document, we consider emerging photonic applications in the areas of solid-state lighting (frequently referred to as SSL) and medical applications. Our...

Trends and Opportunities in Photonics Technologies: Solid-State Lighting and Healthcare

September 1, 2006

Author(s)

Grady S. White, Kristine A. Bertness

High-power nonlinearity of optical fiber power meters for pump lasers at 980 and 1480 nm

September 1, 2006

Author(s)

Igor Vayshenker, Shao Yang, Ralph Swafford

We describe the nonlinearity of optical fiber power meters at wavelengths of 980 and 1480 nm up to 2 W. We also describe two measurement systems, that are based...

Assessment of a Possible Bench Scale Screening Protocol for Predicting Full-Scale Mattress Fire Behavior.

September 1, 2006

Author(s)

Thomas J. Ohlemiller

This report summarizes a study of the feasibility of developing a bench-scale protocol for possible use in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1633 (open flame)...

Guidelines for Media Sanitization

September 1, 2006

Author(s)

Richard L. Kissel, Matthew A. Scholl, Steven Skolochenko, Xiang Li

Information systems capture, process, and store information using a wide variety of media. This information is located not only on the intended storage media...

Performance of a Residential Heat Pump Operating in the Cooling Mode with Single Faults Imposed (NISTIR 7350)

September 1, 2006

Author(s)

Minsung Kim, William V. Payne, Piotr A. Domanski, Christian Hermes

System behavior of a R410A residential unitary split heat pump system was investigated. The system was operated in cooling mode and used a thermostatic...

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