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NIST Pubs

Visualizing Terrain and Navigation Data

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

Tsung-Ming Tsai, David Coombs, Billibon H. Yoshimi, Ernest Kent

Terrain and navigation data have been collected from sensors mounted on an autonomous offroad vehicle. Data include range images from scanning laser range

On the Gibbs Adsorption Equation for Diffuse Interface Models

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

Geoffrey B. McFadden, A A. Wheeler

In this paper we discuss some applications of the classical Gibbs adsorption equations to specific diffuse interface models that are based on conserved and non

Distribution of Link Distances in a Wireless Network

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

Leonard E. Miller

The probability distribution is found for the link distance between two randomly positioned mobile radios for two representative deployment scenarios: (1) the

Periodic Table: Atomic Properties of the Elements

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

Robert A. Dragoset

Periodic Table: Atomic Properties of the Elements. This is version 2, which incorporates previously published revisions of mass numbers for some stable isotopes

Automating the Future - A History of the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility 1980-1995

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

J M. Zenzen

The book examines the many challenges scientists from the National Bureau of Standards and later, the National Institute of Standards and Technology faced in

Symposium on Optical Fiber Measurements, Collected papers, 1980-2000

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

Gordon W. Day

Updating a Turning Center Error Model by Singular Value Decomposition

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

David E. Gilsinn, Herbert T. Bandy, Alice V. Ling

The precision of manufacturing using machine tools depends on the accuracy of the relative position of the cutting tool with respect to the workpiece. Kinematic

Rationale and Procedures for Development of a NASA Primary Metrology Lab. for Large Optics

March 1, 2001

Author(s)

Theodore V. Vorburger, Christopher J. Evans, William T. Estler

Traceable optics metrology is not an expensive overhead. Rather it can improve NASA's procurement process and eliminate costly Hubble-like mistakes. Improved

High-Dimensional Empirical Linear Prediction (HELP) Toolbox, version 2.2

February 28, 2001

Author(s)

Andrew D. Koffman, T. M. Souders, Gerard N. Stenbakken, Hans Engler

The High-Dimensional Empirical Linear Prediction (HELP) Toolbox is an optimization tool designed specifically to meet the requirements of test and measurement

Introduction to Public Key Technology and the Federal PKI Infrastructure

February 26, 2001

Author(s)

D. Richard Kuhn, Vincent C. Hu, William Polk, Shu-jen H. Chang

This publication was developed to assist agency decision-makers in determining if a PKI is appropriate for their agency, and how PKI services can be deployed

Hysteresis and Related Error Mechanisms in the NIST Watt Balance Experiment

February 16, 2001

Author(s)

J. Schwarz, Ruimin Liu, David B. Newell, Richard L. Steiner, Edwin R. Williams, Douglas T. Smith, A Erdemir, J Woodford

The NIST Watt Balance experiment is being completely rebuilt after its 1998 determination of the SI Volt and Planck's constant. That measurement yielded a

Aircraft Fire Detection: Requirements, Qualification, and Certification Aspects

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

K Schmoetzer

For aircraft applications other or additional qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by the automatic fire detection instrument compared to those

Sensor-Driven Fire Model (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

William D. Davis, Glenn P. Forney

Modern building fire sensors are capable of supplying substantially more information to the fire service than just the simple detection of a possible fire. With

Fire Emulator/Detector Evaluator: Design, Operation, and Performance (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Michelle K. Donnelly, William L. Grosshandler

This paper describes the fire emulator/detector evaluator which was developed by NIST. The FE/DE has proven to be a very flexible design. The main function of

Fire Detector Performance Predictions in a Simulated Multi-Room Configurtion (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Michelle K. Donnelly, George W. Mulholland, B Farouk

Modeling fire detector performance requires detailed information on the environment surrounding the detector, the species transport (heat, smoke, gas) from the

Enhanced Residential Fire Detection by Combining Smoke and CO Sensors (SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, T Ono

This paper details an experimental program that gathered photoelectric and ionization analog output smoke sensor, thermal sensor, and an electrochemical CO

Distributed Sensor Fire Detection (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Kathy A. Notarianni

This paper details a case study that utilized model simulations to assess the relative performance benefits of distributed sensing over single-station, single

Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire and Nuisance Source Test in the FE/DE (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Michelle K. Donnelly

Commercial transport aircraft cargo compartments require both fire detection and suppression capabilities in order to meet regulatory requirements. System

Materials Research With Neutrons at NIST

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Ronald L. Cappelletti, Charles J. Glinka, Susan T. Krueger, Richard M. Lindstrom, Jeffrey W. Lynn, Henry J. Prask, E Prince, John J. Rush, J. Michael Rowe, Sushil K. Satija, B H. Toby, A. Tsai, Terrence J. Udovic

Semiconductor Measurement Technology: Workshop on Mass Flow Measurement and Control for the Semiconductor Industry

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Robert F. Berg, David S. Green, G E. Mattingly

On 15-16 May 2000 at NIST, 45 scientists and engineers met to identify research and standards that will benefit users and manufacturers of mass flow controllers

Constructing Sibson Elements for a Rectangular Mesh

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

David E. Gilsinn

This paper documents the construction of a finite element, called the Sibson element. The shape function of this element is formed on rectangular grids by C 1

Assurance Hierarchies in B2C Electronic Commerce

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Gordon E. Lyon, Hai C. Tang

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is defined as a broad, interdisciplinary field addressing the automation of business practices via open, globally spanning

Physics Laboratory Technical Activities 2000

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

K B. Gebbie, William R. Ott

This report summarizes research projects, measurement method development, calibration and testing, and data evaluation activities that were carried out during

Simulation and Visualization Using a Remote Database

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Michael Iuliano

The NAMT program is currently underway at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The NAMT was initiated by the Manufacturing Engineering

Length and Dimensional Measurements at NIST

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Dennis A. Swyt

This paper reports on the past, present, and future of length and dimensional measurements at NIST. It covers the evolution of the SI unit of length through its

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory: Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2001-2006

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

R. M. Powell

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL) promotes U.S. economic growth by providing measurement capability of high impact focused primarily

Acetylene ¹²C₂H₂ Absorption Reference for 1510 nm to 1540 nm Wavelength Calibration SRM 2517a

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Sarah L. Gilbert, William C. Swann

Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2517a is an optical-fiber-coupled wavelength reference based on the fundamental absorption lines of acetylene in the 1510 nm

Size Distribution and Light Scattering Properties of Test Smokes (NIST SP 965)

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

D W. Weinert, Thomas Cleary, George W. Mulholland

Measurements of particles size distributions and optical properties of smoke detector test smokes may yield a better understanding of existing detector designs

Technical Activities 2000 - Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Hratch G. Semerjian, W Koch

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

Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications Biennial Report, Fiscal Years

February 1, 2001

Author(s)

Mark G. Carlisle, James E. Fowler

The Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) Program is an intramural effort underway at the National Institute of Standards and Technology