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Physics Laboratory Technical Activities 1999

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

K B. Gebbie

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

Noise-Optimized Silicon Radiometers

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

George P. Eppeldauer

Transimpedance-gain, loop-gain, and voltage-gain requirements of photodide short-circuit-current meters are summarized for ac and dc optical radiation

Molecular Dynamics Study of Tethered Chains

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Raymond D. Mountain, Joseph B. Hubbard, Curtis W. Meuse, V Simmons

The results of a series of molecular dynamics simulations of monolayer films formed by tethered, long chain molecules (octadecanthiol) are discussed. The

1998 Annual Report on the Implementation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-119 and P.L. 104-113

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

P W. Cooke, B M. Meigs, Belinda L. Collins

OMB Circular A-119 requires NIST to report annually to OMB on Federal agency participation in voluntary standards activities. This report (covering the period

NIST Serial Holdings 2000

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Susan A. Sanders, S S. Edwards

This publication contains bibliographic information on approximately 5,000 titles held in the NIST Research Library, representing current and noncurrent

Towards Strategic Management of Standards Activities at NIST

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

K J. Leuteritz

This paper describes Strategic Standardization Management (SSM TM), its successful use by U.S. Companies, and the importance of the methodology for DOC-NIST and

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) 2000 Directory

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Vanda R. White

The NVLAP Directory is published annually and provides a listing of laboratories accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)

Radiative Calibration of Heat Flux Sensors at NIST: Facilities and Techniques

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

A V. Murthy, Benjamin K. Tsai, Robert D. Saunders

An overview of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) high temperature blackbodies, both in operation and in development, suitable for heat

Experimental Data for the Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity of Water and Steam

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Marc J. Assael, E Bekou, D Giakoumakis, Daniel G. Friend, M A. Killeen, J Millat, A Nagashima

As part of a joint project between the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam and the Subcommittee on Transport Properties of the

Electron-Impact Total Ionization Cross Sections of Molecular Ions

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Yong Sik Kim, Karl Irikura, M A. Ali

The Binary-Encounter-Bethe (BEB) model for electron-impact total ionization cross sections of neutral molecules has been modified for molecular ions. The total

Evaluated Kinetic and Photochemical Data for Atmospheric Chemistry: Supplement VIII, Halogen Species - IUPAC Subcommittee on Gas Kinetic Data Evaluation for Atmospheric Chemistry

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

R Atkinson, D L. Baulch, R A. Cox, Robert F. Hampson, J A. Kerr, M J. Rossi, J Troe

This paper updates and extends part of the previous data base of critical evaluations of the kinetics and photochemistry of gas-phase chemical reaction of

Information-Based Manufacturing Program Summary and Accomplishments

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

David C. Stieren, Mark E. Luce

This report summarizes the Information-Based Manufacturing Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by providing an overview of the

User's Manual for Lidar Target Simulator

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

J A. Worthey, Kathleen M. Higgins

This is the operator's manual for a target simulator for speed-measuring lidars, and for the computer program VS, which is a key part of the simulator. This is

Absolute Steady-State Thermal Conductivity Measurements by Use of a Transient Hot-Wire System

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

H M. Roder, Richard A. Perkins, Arno D. Laesecke, Carlos A. Nieto de Castro

A transient hot-wire apparatus was used to measure the thermal conductivity of argon with both steady-state and transient methods. The effects of wire diameter

Certification of the Relative Molecular Mass and the Intrinsic Viscosity of SRM 2886, a Polyethylene of Narrow Molecular Mass Distribution

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Kathleen M. Flynn, J R. Maurey, William R. Blair

The certification of a polyethylene standard reference material, SRM 2886, is described. The Mw of SRM 2886 by light scattering was determined to be 87.0x10+3 g

NIST Handbook 150-21 National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Chemical Calibration Certifiers of Spectrophotometric NTRMs

February 26, 2000

Author(s)

Gary W. Kramer, John C. Travis, C D. Faison

Introduction to Evaluating Biometric Systems

February 21, 2000

Author(s)

P J. Phillips, Alvin F. Martin, Charles L. Wilson, Mark A. Przybocki

Biometric technology has the potential to provide secure access using user characteristics, biometric signatures, that cannot be lost, stolen, or easily

In situ Metrology During the Growth of Compound Semiconductors by Molecular Beam Epitaxy

February 9, 2000

Author(s)

Donald A. Gajewski, Jonathan E. Guyer, Nhan Van Nguyen, Joseph G. Pellegrino

In this poster, we present the optical response of thin film compound semiconductors measured using in situ spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE), at growth

Advanced Technology Program Information Infrastructure for Healthcare Focused Program: A Brief History

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Bettijoyce B. Lide, R N. Spivack

This paper illustrates how a bottom-up model of a civilian technology policy program works by recounting the story of the genesis and evolution of the Advanced

APEC 17th ISTWG Special Seminar on Emerging Infections in Asia Pacific: Proceedings, Monday, August 16, 1999, Seattle, Washington, USA

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

A M. Kimball, T G. Harris

Even as financial ills linger for many of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies, a recent Seattle meeting of the trade group focused

Formulation of Multiple Diffraction by Trees and Buildings for Radio Propagation Predictions for Local Multipoint Distribution Service

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Wenzhe N. Zhang

This paper presents a closed-form expression for multiple forward diffraction by rows of tree canopies and buildings, applicable to the propagation predictions

Ceramic Coatings Metrology Workshop Report

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

S J. Dapkunas

The Ceramic Coatings Metrology Workshop was held at NIST to identify the measurement needs of the various industries that manufacture and use ceramic coatings

Guide to the Nomenclature of Particle Dispersion Technology for Ceramic Systems

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Vincent A. Hackley

It is generally agreed that measurements and standards play an integral role in the manufacture of ceramic materials. They enhance reliability by providing a

Critical Properties and Vapor Pressure Equation for Alkanes C_nH_2n+2: Normal Alkanes With {less then or equal to}36 and Isomers for n=4 Through n=9

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, A R. Goodwin

A correlation for estimating the vapor pressure of normal alkanes from methane through n-hexatriacontane and isomers of butane to nonane is reported. This work

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Strategic Plan For Fiscal Years 2000-2005

February 1, 2000

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

Building and Fire Research Laboratory Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions 1999.

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

A J. Fowell

This is the 1999 annual report of the NIST Building and Fire Research Laboratory, BFRL. It presents the impacts, accomplishments, recognition and activities of

New Approaches to the Development of Fire-Safe Materials (NISTIR 6465)

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

A B. Morgan, Jeffrey W. Gilman, Marc R. Nyden, C L. Jackson

Thermoplastic polyetherimide-clay nanocomposites were synthesized from 1,3-phenylenediamine and bisphenol A dianhydride using an in situ approach. Two types of

A Review of U.S. Participation in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

C R. DeVaux

This report describes the role of international standards, their importance in world trade, and the extent of U.S.participation in the International

Comparison of FPETool:FIRE SIMULATOR With Data From Full Scale Experiments (NISTIR 6470)

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

R Vettori, Daniel M. Madrzykowski

A comparison of the compartment zone fire model FPETool:FIRE SIMULATOR is made with data from three different full scale experimental compartment fire studies

Secondary Ferrite Number Reference Materials: Gage Calibration and Assignment of Values

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Christopher N. McCowan, Thomas A. Siewert, D P. Vigliotti, C M. Wang

Ferrite Numbers (FN) were assigned to blocks of stainless steel that serve as secondary ferrite reference materials (RM 8480 and 8481), and these specimens were

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