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Thermal-Conductivity Apparatus for Steady-State, Comparative Measurement of Ceramic Coatings

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Andrew J. Slifka

An apparatus has been developed to measure the thermal conductivity of ceramic coatings. Since the method uses an infrared microscope for temperature

Assessment of Moisture Measurement Techniques for Ceramic Processing

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

P S. Wang

This report presents an assessment of moisture measurement tests by techniques currently available for ceramic processing applications. The techniques tested

Possible Advantages of a Robust Evaluation of Comparisons

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

J W. Muller

Mean values, traditionally used as a location parameter in the analysis of intercomparisons, are known to lack stability against the effect of outliers. It is

Computation of Fresnel Integrals. II

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Klaus Mielenz

This paper describes an improved method for computing Fresnel integrals with an accuracy better than 1X10 -9, based on a known approximate formula for a

Treasure of the Past: III. Gravitational Anisotropy in Crystals

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

P R. Heyl

An Approach to Combining Results from Multiple Methods Motivated by the ISO GUM

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

M Levenson, D L. Banks, K Eberhardt, L M. Gill, William F. Guthrie, Hung-Kung Liu, M Vangel, James H. Yen, Nien F. Zhang

The problem of determining a consensus value and its uncertainty from the results of multiple methods or laboratories is discussed. Desirable criteria of a

Security for Private Branch Exchange Systems

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

David R. Kuhn

This document provides an introduction to security for private branch exchange systems (PBXs). The primary audience is agency system administrators and others

Information Models for Design Tolerancing: From Conceptual to the Detailed Design

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Sudarsan Rachuri, Utpal Roy

Tolerance design is the process of deriving a description of geometric tolerance specifications for a product from a given set of desired properties of the

Optical Fiber Power Meter Nonlinearity Calibrations at NIST

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Igor Vayshenker, Shao Yang, Xiaoyu X. Li, Thomas Scott, Christopher L. Cromer

We describe a system for measuring the response nonlinearity of optical fiber power meters and detectors over a wide power dynamic range at telecommunication

Microwave Dielectric Characterization of Unpatterned Thin Films Using a TE_0γŅ Dielectric Resonator Technique Theory

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Richard G. Geyer, Clifford Krowne

An axially-layered cylindrical dielectric resonator comprised of substrate and thin film is placed into a parallel plate waveguide and operated in axi-symmetric

The IMS Mission Architecture for Distributed Manufacturing Simulation

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Frank H. Riddick, Charles R. McLean

This paper presents an overview of a neutral reference architecture for integrating distributed manufacturing simulation systems with each other, with other

The Evolution of Prototype Architectures Developed for the Scheduling Software Integration Project

August 1, 2000

Author(s)

Frank H. Riddick, C M. Lecapitaine

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is collaborating with vendors, users, and university researchers to develop a virtual manufacturing

Identifying Critical Patches With ICAT

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Peter M. Mell

[For the latest information on vulnerabilities, see the National Vulnerability Database, nvd.nist.gov]The NIST computer security division has created a

Flammability of Polymer Clay Nanocomposites Consortium: Year One Annual Report (NISTIR 6531)

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Jeffrey W. Gilman, Takashi Kashiwagi, A B. Morgan, Richard H. Harris Jr., L D. Brassell, Mark R. VanLandingham, C L. Jackson

We recently found that polymer layered-silicate (clay) nanocomposites have the unique combination of reduced flammability and improved physical properties

Fire Research Needs Workshop Proceedings, Emmitsburg, Maryland, October 20, 1999 (NISTIR 6539)

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

William D. Walton, Nelson P. Bryner, Nora H. Jason

As part of an ongoing effort to update and sharpen the National Fire Research Agenda, the U.S. Fire Administration in cooperation with the Building and Fire

Fire Research Needs Workshop Proceedings, San Antonio, Texas, October 13-15, 1999 (NISTIR 6538)

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

William D. Walton, Nelson P. Bryner, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, James R. Lawson, Nora H. Jason

As part of an ongoing effort to update and sharpen the National Fire Research Agenda, the U.S. Fire Administration in cooperation with the Building and Fire

Large Fire Research Facility (Building 205) Exhaust Hood Heat Release Rate Measurement System (NISTIR 6509)

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

D W. Stroup, Laurean A. DeLauter, J Lee, G Roadarmel

Rate of heat release is a critical parameter for evaluation of the fire properties of a material. The Large Fire Research Facility at the National Institute of

Evaporation and Condensation Heat Transfer Performance of Flammable Refrigerants in Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski, J C. Chato, T J. Rabas

Measured overall Nusselt numbers were determined for R22, R290, R290/600a, and R32/152a undergoing evaporation and condensation in a brazed plate heat exchanger

Equations for the Magnetic Field Produced by One or More Rectangular Loops of Wire in the Same Plane

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Martin Misakian

Beginning with expressions for the vector potential, the equations for calculating the magnetic flux density from up to three rectangular loops of wire in the

An Auto-Focusing Method in Microscopic Testbed for Optical Discs

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Xiao Tang, P L'Hostis, Y Xiao

An auto-focusing method is described and practically applied to an optical disc test-bed. In this application, an optical microscope was used to create clear

Capability in Rockwell C Scale Hardness

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Walter S. Liggett Jr, Samuel R. Low III, David J. Pitchure, Jun-Feng Song

To determine the capability of a system for Rockwell C scale hardness, one must make test measurements, which can be planned and interpreted as explained in

Numerical Evaluation of Diffraction Integrals

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Klaus Mielenz

This paper describes a simple numerical integration method for diffraction integrals which is based on elementary geometrical considerations of the manner in

An International Standard Formulation for the Thermodynamic Properties of 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) for Temperatures from 161 to 450 K and Pressures to 50 Mpa

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, R. T. Jacobsen

A new formulation is presented for the thermodynamic properties of refrigerant 143a (1,1,1-trifluoroethane, CH 3-CF 3) based upon available experimental data

Specification of Interactions in Integrated Manufacturing Systems

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

David W. Flater

Systems of manufacturing software are often constructed by integrating pre-existing software components. Accurate specification of the component interactions in

Technology Roadmaps for Compound Semiconductors

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Herbert S. Bennett

Report on NIST-NACLA MOU Workshop

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

W G. Leight

In accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register, a workshop was conducted on June 23, 2000, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Technology Services FY1999 Technical Activities Report

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

C P. Sturrock

This report summarizes the FY1999 technical activities of TechnologyServices, National Institute of Standards and Technology. These activitiesare in the areas

Activity Model: Ship Repair and Conversion

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Yung-Tsun Lee, Swee K. Leong, Charles R. McLean

This document presents an activity model that identifies the functions involved in the ship repair and conversion industry, and the information flows required

Management Data Specification for Supply Chain Integration

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

Yung-Tsun Lee, Shigeki Umeda

This document specifies a framework of communication data in a supply chain system, which is viewed as a virtual enterprise. First presented is a requirement

Internet Commerce for Manufacturing Data Staging

July 1, 2000

Author(s)

C Parks, Jim G. Nell

This paper describes the process-flow model as proposed for use in the Internet Commerce for manufacturing (ICM), a project of the National Advanced

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