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Development of a Tunable LED-Based Colorimetric Source

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Steven W. Brown, C Santana, George P. Eppeldauer

A novel, spectrally tunable light-source utilizing light emitting diodes (LED's) for radiometric, photometric, and colorimetric applications is described. The

Diffractive Optics From Self-Assembled DNA

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Zachary H. Levine

An algorithm is presented for assembling tiles into a variable spaced grating, the one-dimensional analogue of Fresnel zone plate. The algorithm supports

Photoassociation in a Bose-Einstein Condensate

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Paul D. Lett

Two colliding atoms can absorb a photon and be photoassociated into an excited, diatomic molecule, NIST researchers investigated the fundamental rate at which

Optical Diffraction in Close Proximity to Plane Apertures. I. Boundary-Value Solutions for Circular Apertures and Slits

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Klaus Mielenz

In this paper the classical Rayleigh-Sommerfeld and Kirchhoff boundary-value diffraction integrals are solved in closed form for circular apertures and slits

Electron-Impact Cross Sections for Dipole- and Spin-Allowed Excitations of Hydrogen, Helium, and Lithium

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Philip M. Stone, Yong Sik Kim, J P. Desclaux

Electron-impact excitation cross sections are calculated and presented for the dipole-and spin-allowed transitions from the ground states to the np 2P states

Directory of Accredited North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO)

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

M E. Squires

This publication contains information accredited management system registrars 1 located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The information was provided to

Test Procedures for Developing Solder Data

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, C A. Handwerker

This publication documents standardized test procedures that can produce valid and reproducible mechanical property data for lead-free solders. Such data speeds

Secure Hash Standard (SHS) [includes Change Notice from 2/25/2004]

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Elaine B. Barker

[Superseded by FIPS 180-3 (October 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=901372] This standard specifies four secure hash

Procedures for Handling Security Patches

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Peter M. Mell, Miles C. Tracy

[Superseded by SP 800-40 Version 2.0 (November 2005): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=150402] Timely patching is critical to

Reconnaissance Report on Damage to Engineered Structures During the May 1999 Oklahoma City Tornado

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Michael A. Riley

On 3 May 1999, a major storm passed through the mid-west, spawning at least 76 tornadoes, and killing more than 50 people. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Thermal Performance of Fire Fighter's Protective Clothing 1. Numerical Study of Transient Heat and Water Vapor Transfer

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Kuldeep R. Prasad, W H. Twilley, James R. Lawson

This study is the first in a series of reports on understanding the performance of fire fighter clothing, in protecting skin from thermal injury resulting from

A Numerical Model for Combustion of Bubbling Thermoplastic Materials in Microgravity

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Kathryn M. Butler

A numerical model is demonstrated for the pyrolysis of a spherical thermoplastic sample in microgravity including effects of bubbles. The model combines

Conventional Cells--The Last Step Toward General Acceptance of Standard Conventional Cells for the Reporting of Crystallographic Data

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

Alan D. Mighell

The Absolute Integrating Sphere Method is now used at NIST for the detector-based calibration of total luminous flux of lamps, as well as for the realization of

Security for Telecommuting and Broadband Communications

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

D. Richard Kuhn, Miles C. Tracy, Sheila E. Frankel

[Superseded by SP 800-46 Rev. 1 (June 2009): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=902685] This document introduces broadband

Metal Detector Studies: Research Materials

August 1, 2002

Author(s)

James R. Baker-Jarvis, Raian K. Kaiser, Michael D. Janezic, Nicholas Paulter, Ken L. Stricklett

The purpose of the work described in this report is to develop and characterize materials that mimic the electromagnetic characteristics of the human body. The

Community-Scale Fire Spread

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ronald G. Rehm, Anthony P. Hamins, Howard R. Baum, Kevin B. McGrattan, D D. Evans

This paper addresses community-scale fires, which have also been called urban/wildland interface or intermix fires. These fires arise when wildlandfires invade

Influence of Curing Conditions on Water Loss and Hydration in Cement Pastes With and Without Fly Ash Substitution

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Dale P. Bentz

The proper curing of concrete is paramount to achieving desired strength and durability performance in the field. Because blending components often react at

Fire Safety Research at NIST

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins

The Fire Research Division is one of four Divisions in the Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Description and Results of the 2000 NIST/NOAA Interlaboratory Comparison Exercise Program for Organic Contaminants and Trace Elements in Marine Mammal Tissues

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

John R. Kucklick, Steven J. Christopher, Paul R. Becker, Rebecca S. Pugh, Barbara J. Porter, Michele M. Schantz, Elizabeth A. Mackey, Stephen A. Wise, T K. Rowles

Utility of High Pressure Oil with Digital Proportional Values in Servo Applications

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Richard J. Norcross

The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center is developing the Automated Paint Application, Containment, and Treatment System (APACTS). APACTS

Bridging the Gap Between Structure and Properties in Nano-Particle Filled Polymers

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Erik K. Hobbie, Francis W. Starr, Jack F. Douglas, Charles C. Han

On May 29-30, 2002, a workshop on polymer nanocomposites was held at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The workshop was entitled Bridging the Gap Between

Highly Charged Ions: Publications of the EBIT Project, 1993-2001, Atomic Physics Division, NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

John D. Gillaspy, L P. Ratliff, J R. Roberts, E Takacs

Assembled here are the publications of NIST Electron Beam Ion Trap (EBIT) project, from its inception through the end of 2001. They are grouped thematically, as

Reports of the National Conference on Weights and Measures, 1st Through 86th Conferences, 1907-2001

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

T L. Grimes

This document is a collection of the Reports of the National Conference on Weights and Measures, 1st through 86th Conferences, 1905-2001.

Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

G Stoneburner, Alice Y. Goguen, Alexis Feringa

[Superseded by SP 800-30 Revision 1 (September 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912091] Risk Management is the process of

Overview: The Government Smart Card Interoperability Specification

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

James F. Dray Jr., Teresa T. Schwarzhoff

This ITL Bulletin summarizes the Government Smart Card Interoperability Specification, which provides solutions to a number of the interoperability problems

Quantitating Fluorescence Intensity From Fluorophores: Practical Use of MESF Values

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

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

The present work uses fluorescein as the model fluorophore and points out critical steps in the use of MESF (Molecules of Equivalent Soluble Fluorophores)

User Preferences for Life-Cycle Decision Support Tools: Evaluation of a Survey of BEES Users

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

P Hofstetter, Barbara C. Lippiatt, J C. Bare, Amy S. Rushing

In the 1990's, a number of software-based decision support tools were developed that consider the life cycle performance of products and services. BEES 2.0

Planning with Incrementally Created Graphs

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Stephen B. Balakirsky, Otto H. Herzog

A framework for planning algorithms that is both optimal and complete will be presented that allows for the planning of optimal paths through a multi-level

Standard Reference Material 2538 for Polarization-Mode Dispersion (Non-Mode-Coupled)

July 1, 2002

Author(s)

Paul A. Williams, Shelley M. Etzel, Jonathan D. Kofler

A temperature-controlled, single-mode-fiber-pigtailed quartz plate has been assembled as an artifact standard for polarization-mode dispersion (non-mode-coupled

Gas-Phase Mechanisms of Fire Retardants

June 28, 2002

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris

Fire retardants are added to polymers to increase their ignition time and reduce their heat release rates when burning. They are often described as acting