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Hamiltonian Paths Through Two- and Three-Dimensional Grids

April 1, 2005

Author(s)

William F. Mitchell

This paper addresses the existence of Hamiltonian paths and cycles in two-dimensional grids consisting of triangles or quadrilaterals, and three-dimensional

Angular Errors in Polarimetric Radar Cross Section Calibration Using a Rotating Dihedral

April 1, 2005

Author(s)

Lorant A. Muth, Cathy Johnson, Donald Morales, Timothy Conn

We examine how accurately system transmit and receive parameters can be determined using a rotating dihedral as the polarimetric calibration device. We derive

Report of the Technical Investigation of The Station Nightclub Fire (NIST NCSTAR 2) DRAFT for Public Comments

March 30, 2005

Author(s)

William L. Grosshandler, Nelson P. Bryner, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, K Kuntz

A fire occurred on the night of Feb. 20, 2003, in The Station nightclub at 211 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island. A band that was on the platform that

Developing a More Rapid Test to Assess Sulfate Resistance of Hydraulic Cements

March 16, 2005

Author(s)

Chiara F. Ferraris, Paul E. Stutzman, Max A. Peltz, John A. Winpigler

External sulfate attack of concrete is a major problem that can appear in regions where concrete is exposed to soil or water containing sulfates, leading to

Advanced Mass Calibration and Measurement Assurance Program for State Calibration Laboratories NISTIR 5672 2005 Ed.

March 7, 2005

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris, Kenneth L. Fraley

This publication provides guidelines for evaluating data from advanced mass calibrations and for establishing measurement assurance programs in precision mass

Report of Investigation of RM 8111: Single-Crystal Critical Dimension Prototype Reference Materials

March 2, 2005

Author(s)

Michael W. Cresswell, Richard A. Allen, Ronald G. Dixson, William F. Guthrie, Christine E. Murabito, Brandon Park, Joaquin (. Martinez

Staff of the Semiconductor Electronics Division, the Information Technology Laboratory, and the Precision Engineering Laboratory at NIST, in collaboration with

A New Functional Form and New Fitting Techniques for Equations of State with Application to Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125)

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, R. T. Jacobsen

A widely used form of an equation of state explicit in Helmholtz energy has been modified with new terms to eliminate certain undersirable characteristics in

Rate Constants for Reactions of Phenoxyl Radicals in Solution

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Pedatsur Neta, J Grodkowski

Absolute rate constants for reactions of phenoxyl radicals in solution have been compiled and evaluated from the literature. Rate constants are included for

Weighs & Measures Division Quality Manual for Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris, J C. Gust

This document has been developed for the NIST Technology Services, Weights and Measures Division (WMD) in order to establish and implement a quality system for

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

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Joan Hash, Pauline Bowen, L A. Johnson, C D. Smith, D I. Steinberg

[Superseded by SP 800-66 Rev. 1 (October 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=890098] This Special Publication summarizes the

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 Approved by the Secretary of Commerce

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, was approved by Carlos M

Quantitating Fluorescence Intensity From Fluorophore: Assignment of MESF Values

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Adolfas K. Gaigalas, Lili Wang, A. Schwartz, G E. Marti, R F. Vogt

Re-Analysis of the Uncertainty of the 0.895 [mu]m Diameter (NIST SRM[Trademark] 1690) and the 0.269 [mu]m Diameter (NIST SRM[Trademark] 1691) Sphere Standards

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

George W. Mulholland

The uncertainties of the mean diameters of the 1.0 micrometer SRM 1690 polystyrene spheres and of the 0.3 micrometer SRM 1691 polystyrene spheres are recomputed

Effect of Positive Pressure Ventilation on a Room Fire

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Stephen Kerber, William D. Walton

Fire departments use ventilation blowers or fans to pressurize a structure prior to suppressing a fire. This pressurization or positive pressure ventilation

Optimized Arbitrary Wireless Device Arrays for Emergency Response Communications

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

William F. Young, Edward Kuester, Christopher L. Holloway

Wireless communications are essential to emergency responders. Unfortunately, a typical emergency response scenario involves communication into and within

Modeling the IAQ Impact of HHI Interventions in Inner-City Housing

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Steven J. Emmerich, Cynthia H. Reed

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has identified a need to improve urban housing conditions to protect children s health through its

Coatings for Corrosion Protection: Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Facilities, Marine Pipeline, Ship Structures and Port Facilities

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert

This workshop on Coatings for Corrosion Protection: Offshore Oil and Gas Operation Facilities, Marine Pipelines, Ship Structures, and Port Facilities was held

Slip Correction Measurements of Certified PSL Nanoparticles Using a Nanometer Differential Mobillity Analyzer (Nano-DMA) for Knudsen Number From 0.5 to 83

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Jae H. Kim, George W. Mulholland, S R. Kukuck, D Y. Pui

The slip correction factor has been investigated at reduced pressures and high Knudsen number using polystyrene latex (PSL) particles. Nano-differential

Slap Fingerprint Segmentation Evaluation 2004 Analysis Report

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Brad Ulery, R. A. Hicklin, Craig I. Watson, Michael D. Indovina, Kayee Hanaoka

The Slap Fingerprint Segmentation Evaluation 2004 (Slap Seg04) was conducted to assess the accuracy of algorithms used to segment slap fingerprint images into

Measurement of Workability of Fresh Concrete Using a Mixing Truck

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

S Amziane, Chiara C. Ferraris, E Koehler

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the workability of fresh portland cement concrete while it is still in the mixing truck by determining

Software Write Block, Testing Support Tools Validation Part B Test and Code Review Report

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Paul E. Black

This NIST Internal Report consists of two parts. Part A covers the planning, design, and specification of testing and reviewing the Software write block (SWB)

Product Lifecycle Management Support: A Challenge in Supporting Product Design and Manufacturing in a Networked Economy

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Eswaran Subrahmanian, Sudarsan Rachuri, Steven J. Fenves, Sebti Foufou, Ram D. Sriram

In this paper, we provide an overview of the changing design and manufacturing landscape in the 21st century that has come about because of the arrival of IT

2005 Programs of the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory

March 1, 2005

Author(s)

Lisa J. Fronczek, Bessmarie A. Young

The National Institute of Standards and Technology?s Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL)strengthens the U.S. economy and improves the quality of life by

Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems

February 28, 2005

Author(s)

Ronald S. Ross, Stuart W. Katzke, L A. Johnson, Marianne M. Swanson, G Stoneburner, G Rogers, Annabelle Lee

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-53 (February 2005 w/updates through 4/22/05): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918658] The purpose of

The GOES Time Code Service, 1974 – 2004: A Retrospective

February 27, 2005

Author(s)

Michael A. Lombardi, D. W. Hanson

After nearly 30 years of continuous operation, NIST ended its Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) time code service at 0 hours, 0 minutes

NFIQ Compliance Test

February 14, 2005

Author(s)

Elham Tabassi

In August 2004 NIST published a novel measure of fingerprint image quality, which can be used to estimate fingerprint match performance. The definition and

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory: Annual Report FY2004

February 9, 2005

Author(s)

W Koch, Eric B. Steel, Ellyn S. Beary

This report summarizes the research and services provided by the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

William Barker, James F. Dray Jr., Ramaswamy Chandramouli, Teresa T. Schwarzhoff, Tim Polk, Donna F. Dodson, Ketan Mehta, S Gupta, William E. Burr, Timothy Grance, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

[Superseded by FIPS 201-1 (March 2006): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=50836] FIPS 201 specifies the technical and operational

2004 Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Technical Accomplishments

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon

Simulated Performance of Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Systems in an Office Building

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

Steven J. Emmerich, J Crum

A key finding of past research on natural ventilation is that the potential application of pure natural ventilation systems may be limited in the United States

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