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Advanced Engineering Environments for Small Manufacturing Enterprises: Volume I

October 1, 2003

Author(s)

Steven J. Fenves, Ram D. Sriram, Young Choi, J E. Robert

Advanced engineering environments (AEEs) are computational and communications systems that can create virtual and/or distributed environments linking

Optical-Fiber Power Meter Comparison between NIST and PTB

October 1, 2003

Author(s)

Igor Vayshenker, Holger Haars, Xiaoyu X. Li, John H. Lehman, David J. Livigni

We describe the results of a comparison of reference standards between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST-USA) and Physikalisch-Technische

Achieving Intelligent Performance in Autonomous Driving

October 1, 2003

Author(s)

James S. Albus, John Evans, Craig I. Schlenoff, Anthony J. Barbera, Elena R. Messina, Stephen B. Balakirsky

Semiconductor Electronics Division

September 30, 2003

Author(s)

David G. Seiler, Erik M. Secula

This is a high-level, full-color brochure detailing the activities and challenges of the Semiconductor Electronics Division. Topics include Division history

Basic Mass Metrology (Spanish Language)

September 22, 2003

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris

Basic Mass Metrology CD-ROM training course (Spanish language). Course is designed to run after the CD is inserted in a Windows-based computer.

NIST HANDBOOK 150-2F National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Calibration Laboratories Technical Guide for Dimensional Measurements

September 21, 2003

Author(s)

C D. Faison, Carroll S. Brickenkamp

Unwanted Accelerated Burning After Suppressant Delivery

September 2, 2003

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins, Kevin B. McGrattan, Glenn P. Forney

In a number of real-scale fire tests, accelerated or enhanced unwanted burning has been observed immediately following the delivery of a fire suppressant. The

Analysis of Benchmark Exercise Two: An Examination of Large Turbine Hall Fires With the CFAST Fire Modeling Code

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

A R. Martin, D A. Coutts

BridgeLCC 2.0 Users Manual: Life-Cycle Costing Software for the Preliminary Design of Bridges (NIST GCR 03-853)

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

M A. Ehlen

BridgeLCC 2.0 is user-friendly software developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help bridge designers determine the cost

The NIST Charpy V-Notch Verification Program: Overview and Operating Procedures

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Christopher N. McCowan, Thomas A. Siewert, D P. Vigliotti

Charpy impact testing is often specified as ,in acceptance test for structural materials, and companies performing acceptance tests are typically required to

Papers from 1991-2003 Halon Options Technical Working Conferences (HOTWC)

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Richard G. Gann, Star R. Burgess, Paul A. Reneke

As a result of the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the 1990 U.S. Clean Air Act, there began a movement toward phaseout of

NIST Researcher Develops Prototype Automated Commissioning Tool With French Scientific and Technical Building Center (CSTB)

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Natascha S. Milesi-Ferretti

MSEL FY 2003 Programs and Accomplishments: Polymers Division

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Eric J. Amis, Chad R. Snyder

The programs and accomplishments of the NIST Polymers Division for the Fiscal year 2003 are described.

Summary of Mechanical Metrology Measurement Services Customer Feedback FY 2000 to FY 2002

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Donald G. Eitzen

This internal report summarizes the responses obtained from customers who received feedback cards which were enclosed with each calibration report produced by

Self-Similarity Simplification Approaches for the Modeling and Analysis of Rockwell Hardness Indentation

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Li Ma, J Zhou, A Lau, Samuel R. Low III, R Dewit

The indentation process of pressing a rockwell diamond indenter into inelastic material has been studied to provide a means for the analysis, simulation and

Measurement/Calibration Technique for Nanometer Scale Average Film Thickness on Atomically Rough Surfaces Developed

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Richard S. Gates, Stephen M. Hsu

Current magnetic hard disks are protected by ananometer-thick layer of alcohol functionalized perfluoroakyletherand carbon overcoat. Achievement ofhigher areal

Human Mitochondrial DNA - Amplification and Sequencing Standard Reference Materials - SRM 2392 and SRM 2392-1

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Barbara C. Levin, Diane K. Hancock, K A. Holland, He Cheng, Kristy L. Richie

Standard Reference Materials SRM 2392 and 2392-I are intended to provide quality control when performing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing of

Basic Mass Metrology

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris

Basic Mass Metrology CD-ROM training course. Course is designed to run after the CD is inserted in a Windows-based computer.

International Collaborative Project to Evaluate Fire Models for Nuclear Power Plant Applications: Summary of 5th Meeting

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

M K. Dey, Anthony Hamins, S Miles

The 5th Meeting of the International Collaborative Project to Evaluate Fire Models for Nuclear Power Plant Applications was hosted by the National Institute of

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Wear Particle Effects on Bioactivity

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

H. W. Fang, Stephen M. Hsu, J V. Sengers

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) wear particles have been recognized as one of the major causes of aseptic loosening in total joint

User's Manual for Version 1.0 of the NIST DME Interface Test Suite for Facilitating Implementations of Version 1.1 of the I++ DME Interface Specification

August 21, 2003

Author(s)

John A. Horst, Thomas R. Kramer, Joseph A. Falco, Keith A. Stouffer, Hui-Min Huang, Frederick M. Proctor, Albert J. Wavering, Chengying Liu

This user's manual describes version 1.0 of the NIST Dimensional Measuring Equipment (DME) interface test suite intended to support implementations of version 1

Guidelines for Identifying an Information System as a National Security System

August 20, 2003

Author(s)

William C. Barker

This document provides guidelines developed in conjunction with the Department of Defense, including the National Security Agency, for identifying an

Software Architecture of Virtual Environment for Nano Scale Assembly (VENSA)

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Kevin W. Lyons, Yung-Tsun T. Lee

Virtual Environment (VE) uses various computer-generated media to let a user experience situations that are temporally and spatially prohibiting. The

Security Metrics Guide for Information Technology Systems

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Marianne M. Swanson, N Bartol, J Sabato, Joan Hash, L Graffo

[Superseded by SP 800-55 Rev. 1 (July 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=152183] This document provides guidance on how an

A Framework for Multi-mode Authentication: Overview and Implementation Guide

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Wayne Jansen, Vladimir Korolev, Serban I. Gavrila, T Heute, Clement Seveillac

The use of mobile handheld devices within the workplace is expanding rapidly. These devices are no longer viewed as coveted gadgets for early technology

The impact of internal sampling circuitry on the phase error of the nose-to-nose oscilloscope calibration

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Catherine A. Remley

We study the dependence of the phase error in the nose-to-nose oscilloscope calibration on the oscilloscope's internal sampling circuitry. We first develop a

Particle Size Measurements for Spheres With Diameters of 50 nm to 400 nm

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Michelle K. Donnelly, George W. Mulholland

This paper describes a calibration service NIST is offering that measures the effective diameter of particles suspended in liquids using electrical differential

Results from Laboratory Testing of Embedded Air Handling Unit and Variable Air Volume Box Fault Detection Tools

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

J Schein, Steven T. Bushby, J House

Building HVAC equipment routinely fails to satisfy performance expectations envisioned at design. Such failures often go unnoticed for extended periods of time

Review of Instrumented Indentation

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Mark R. VanLandingham

Instrumented indentation, also known as depth-sensing indentation or nanoindentation, is increasingly being used to probe the mechanical response of materials

Comparison of Measured and Predicted Tracer Gas Concentrations in a Townhouse

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Steven J. Emmerich, Steven J. Nabinger, A Gupte, Cynthia H. Reed, L A. Wallace

To further validate the use of the multizone airflow and contaminant model, CONTAMW, experiments were performed in an occupied 3-story townhouse in Reston, VA

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