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CPM 2: A Revised Core Product Model for Representing Design Information

January 1, 2005

Author(s)

Steven J. Fenves, Sebti Foufou, Conrad Bock, Roger Bouillon, Ram D. Sriram

This report presents a revised version of the Core Product Model (CPM) initially reported in [1]. The objectives of the report are: (1) to document the changes...

Office of Microelectronics Programs - Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments

January 1, 2005

Author(s)

Stephen Knight, Joaquin (. Martinez, 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...

Specification for the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF)

January 1, 2005

Author(s)

Neal Ziring, John Wack

This document specifies the data model and XML representation for the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format. An XCCDF document is a structured...

NIST Handbook 133: Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods (2004 Ed.)

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, Kenneth S. Butcher

This handbook has been prepared as a procedural guide for the compliance testing of net content statements on packaged goods. Compliance testing of packaged...

The Critical Value of NIST to the Worldwide Metrology Interoperability Effort

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

John A. Horst, R Waite

The uniqueness and importance of the role of NIST to the worldwide metrology interoperability effort is explained and defended. The highlights of...

Terrain Characterization for TRL-6 Evaluation of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

Michael O. Shneier, Tsai H. Hong, Tommy Chang, Harry A. Scott, Steven Legowik, Geraldine S. Cheok, Charles Giauque

Submillimeter and THz Detection of Chemical-Warfare Agents in Air

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

Vyacheslav B. Podobedov, R J. Lavrich, T M. Korter, Gerald T. Fraser, David F. Plusquellic, A C. Samuels

Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations were performed to assess the potential for using continuous-wave submillimeter and THz (far-infrared)...

Coordinated Motion Control for Industrial Boomlifts

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

Richard J. Norcross, Robert Bunch

This project coordinated the motions of the individual actuators on an industrial boomlift. The work was funded by the U.S. Navy ManTech Program to augment the...

Camera Calibration for a Manufacturing Inspectio Workstation

December 31, 2004

Author(s)

T M. Tsai

A CCD camera mounted on a manufacturing part inspection workstation is calibrated for measuring 3D part geometry. It is calibrated by using computer algorithms...

Measuring the Performance and Intelligence of Systems: Proceedings of the 2003 PerMIS Workshop

December 29, 2004

Author(s)

Elena R. Messina, Alex Meystel

TRC Thermodynamic Tables - Non-Hydrocarbons, Supplement No. 92

December 20, 2004

Author(s)

Michael D. Frenkel

New table for butyl ethanoate containing the density for the real fluid at selected temperatures and pressures. New table for 1-methylethyl ethanoate containing...

Semiconductor Factory and Equipment Clock Synchronization for e-Manufacturing

December 15, 2004

Author(s)

Ya-Shian Li-Baboud, Brad Van Eck

This study describes the potential methods, challenges, and recommendations for addressing factory and equipment clock synchronization and time stamping. The...

Report of the 89th National Conference on Weights and Measures

December 9, 2004

Author(s)

Kenneth S. Butcher, Steven E. Cook, Linda D. Crown, K M. Dresser, H V. Oppermann, R C. Suiter, Juana S. Williams

The 89th Annual Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held July 11 through July 15, 2004, at the Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers in...

Ceramics Division FY 2004 Programs and Accomplishments

December 8, 2004

Author(s)

Debra L. Kaiser

A description of the technical activities and highlights of the Ceramics Division organized by projects within the MSEL programs.

CFAST: Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport (Version 5). User's Guide.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, Walter W. Jones, Glenn P. Forney

CFAST is a two-zone fire model capable of predicting the environment in a multi-compartment structure subjected to a fire. It calculates the time evolving...

Analysis of Ventilation Data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study. (NIST IR 7145) [SUPERSEDED BY NIST IR 7145-R, Published 3/10/2009]

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily, J Gorfain

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) study included a range of measurements in 100 randomly selected...

Cost Analysis of Inadequate Interoperability in the U.S. Capital Facilities Industry.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Alan C. O'Connor, J L. Dettbarn, L T. Gilday

CF3I Stability Under Storage.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Michelle K. Donnelly, Richard H. Harris Jr., Jiann C. Yang

This research investigates the stability of iodotrifluoromethane (CF3I) during storage. For CF3I to be used as a fire extinguishing agent, it must be able to be...

Simultaneous Measurements of Drop Size and Velocity in Large-Scale Sprinkler Flows Using Particle Tracking and Laser-Induced Fluorescence.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr.

sprinklers provide an estimated 75% reduction in death rate within residential structures, they are installed in less than 2% of new U.S. homes. A major...

Vibration Signatures for Three Positive Displacement Compressors

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

David A. Yashar, William V. Payne

This report presents vibration data for three positive displacement compressors which will be used to evaluate Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) vibration...

Full-Scale Flammability Measures for Electronic Equipment.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Matthew F. Bundy, Thomas J. Ohlemiller

This report describes an experimental investigation by NIST to study the fire hazard of electronic equipment having thermoplastic enclosures. This work was part...

Risk Analysis for Extreme Events: Economic Incentives for Reducing Future Losses.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

H Kunreuther, R Meyer, C Vandenbulte

This report discusses the need for linking risk assessment, risk perception, and risk management in order to develop meaningful strategies for dealing with...

An Approach to the Metrologically Sound Traceable Assessment of the Chemical Purity of Organic Reference Materials

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

David L. Duewer, Reenie M. Parris, Edward White, Willie E. May, H. Elbaum

Major U.S. Cities Using National Standard Fire Hydrants, One Century After the Great Baltimore Fire.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Momar D. Seck, D D. Evans

Fire Dynamics Simulator (Version 4): User's Guide.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan

User's Guide for Smokeview Version 4: A Tool for Visualizing Fire Dynamics Simulation Data.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Glenn P. Forney, Kevin B. McGrattan

NIST 3 Megawatt Quantitative Heat Release Rate Facility: Description and Procedures.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Rodney A. Bryant, Thomas J. Ohlemiller, Erik L. Johnsson, Anthony P. Hamins, B S. Grove, W F. Guthrie, Alexander Maranghides, George W. Mulholland

Limits to the Effectiveness of Metal-Containing Fire Suppressants

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris

This report reviews the literature on metal inhibition of flames and identifies metal species with potential as fire suppressant additives. To provide a basis...

Papers From 1991-2004 Halon Options Technical Working Conferences (HOTWC).

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann, Star R. Burgess, Kathleen C. Whisner, Paul A. Reneke

Effect of Refrigerant Oil Additive on R134a and R123 Boiling Heat Transfer Performance and Related Issues for GSA.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

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