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Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) 1998 Annual Report

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

James E. Fowler

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

Manufacturing Technology Learning Modules - Sharing of Resources for School Outreach

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

C. D. Lovett

This Technology Learning Module project has demonstrated that it is practical to develop a learning module that uses learned fundamentals and apply those

Modeling of Bare and Aspirated Thermocouples in Compartment Fires (NISTIR 6310)

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

L G. Blevins, William M. Pitts

As part of an effort to characterize the uncertainties associated with temperature measurements in fire environments, models of bare bead single-shielded

Screening Methods for Agent Compatibility with People, Materials, and the Environment

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

Marc R. Nyden, S R. Skaggs

Electron Interactions With Cl₂

April 1, 1999

Author(s)

Loucas G. Christophorou, James K. Olthoff

Low energy electron interactions with the Cl 2 molecule are reviewed. Information is synthesized and assessed on the cross sections for total electron

NIST List of Publications 94 Electrical and Electronic Metrology: A Bibliography of NIST Electricity Division's Publications -- March 1999

March 29, 1999

Author(s)

Ruth Ann Schmeit

This bibliography covers publications of the Electricity Division (and predecessor organizational units), Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory

A Progress Report on the NIST Convective Heat Flux Calibration Facility

March 15, 1999

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, C A. Womeldorf

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a convective heat flux calibration facility to allow evaluation of heat flux sensors. This

Enhancements to Data Encryption and Digital Signature Federal Standards

March 4, 1999

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon

This ITL Bulletin, February 1999, summarizes proposed changes to two Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): FIPS 46-2, Data Encryption Standard, and

Survey of Cargo Handling Research Relative to the Mobile Offshore Base (MOB) Needs

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Roger V. Bostelman, Kenneth R. Goodwin

The Mission Need Statement for the Mobile Offshore Base (MOB) calls for a capability to perform full logistics support through Sea State 3, including waves of

AUTONAV/DOT Project: Baseline Measurement System for Evaluation of Roadway Departure Warning System

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Sandor S. Szabo, Karl Murphy, Maris Juberts

This report describes a set of performance metrics and a performance measurement system developed for the evaluation of roadway departure warning systems. The

Advanced Technology Program Performance of Completed Projects; Status Report Number 1

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

W F. Long

Innovations that reduce the costs and improve the outcomes of medical care, improve the clarity of wireless communications, and enhance the quality of

Visualization of Bose-Einstein Condensates

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Peter M. Ketcham, D L. Feder, W P. Reinhardt, Charles W. Clark, William L. George

A Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) is a state of matter that exists at extremely low temperatures.BECs are currently under investigation through both numerical

Analytic Solution for a Non-Axisymmetric Isothermal Dendrite

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Geoffrey B. McFadden, Sam R. Coriell, R F. Sekerka

The Ivantsov solution for an isothermal paraboloidal dendrite growing into a pure, undercooled melt provides a relation between the bulk undercooling and a

Measurement and Standards for Computational Science and Engineering

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Ronald F. Boisvert, J L. Blue, Daniel W. Lozier, William F. Mitchell, Roldan Pozo, Michael J. Donahue, Donald G. Porter

This report describes current work within ITL on the development of measurement and standards technology to improve the practice of computational science and

Interactions of Polymers with Fillers and Nanocomposites, NIST, June 18-19, 1998: A Workshop Report

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Alamgir Karim

Control of molecular-level interactions and measurement of polymer dynamics at the filler interface were identified by participants at a recent NIST sponsored

Corrosion Fatigue Crack Initiation in Duplex Stainless Steel Paper Making Components

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Mark R. Stoudt

The pulp and paper industry is frequently impacted by the enormous cost of replacing prematurely failed suction roll shells and other metallic components. The

Initial Manufacturing Exchange Specification (IMES):Information Model for the Process Plan-Workstation Level

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Yung-Tsun T. Lee

This document is a Phase III document of Initial Manufacturing Exchange Specification (IMES) for the process plan - workstation level. It follows the Phase II

Fire Safety of Passenger Trains. Phase 1: Material Evaluation (Cone Calorimeter) (NISTIR 6132)

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, E Braun

This report presents the results of Cone Calorimeter testing of selected materials from current passenger train systems. The test data from this test method

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) 1999 Directory

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Vanda R. White

The Directory is published annually and provides a listing of laboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary

The Effect of a Boiling Additive on R123 Condensation on a Vertical Integral-Fin Surface

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

This paper examines the effect of the addition of 0.5% mass isopentane to R123 on thevapor-space condensation heat transfer of R123.In a previous study, the

Supporting Document for Rehabilitation Cost Estimates of FEMA Existing Buildings

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Hai S. Lew

This report presents the results of seismic evaluation and cost estimates carried out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for

Draft Guidelines for Evaluating Liquefaction Resistance Using Shear Wave Velocity Measurements and Simplified Procedures

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

R D. Andrus, K H. Stokoe, R M. Chung, C H. Juang

Predicting the liquefaction resistance of soil is an important step in the engineering design of new and the retrofit of existing structures in earthquake-prone

Benefits and Costs of Research: A Case Study of Cybernetic Building Systems

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is improving its resource allocation process by doing

The AUTONAV/DOT Project: Baseline Measurement System for Evaluation of Roadway Departure Warning System

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Sandor S. Szabo, Karl Murphy, Maris Juberts

Global Positioning System Receivers and Relativity

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

Neil Ashby, Marc A. Weiss

Curing of High-Performance Concrete: Report of the State-of-the-Art

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

K W. Meeks, Nicholas J. Carino

This report describes the latest information, technology, and research on the curing of high-performance concrete (HPC). The scope of the report is expanded

Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of Printed Wiring Boards and Other Substrate Materials

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

James R. Baker-Jarvis, Billy F. Riddle, Michael D. Janezic

This is an overview of dielectric and magnetic material measurements on printed wiring board and substrate materials. The most commonly used methods are

Crystal Structures and Reference Powder Patterns of BaR₂ZnO₅ (R=La, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Dy, Ho, Y, Er, and Tm)

March 1, 1999

Author(s)

James A. Kaduk, Winnie Wong-Ng, W Greenwood, J Dillingham, B H. Toby

Reference x-ray patterns and the crystal structure of the lanthanide compounds, BaR 2ZnO 5, in which R=La, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Dy, Ho, Y, and Er, were studied by x

Evaluated Kinetic and Photochemical Data for Atmospheric Chemistry, Organic Species: Supplement VII

March 1, 1999

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

Design of a Digital Mathematical Library for Science, Technology and Education

February 26, 1999

Author(s)

Daniel W. Lozier, Bruce R. Miller, Bonita V. Saunders

The concept of a digital library is of proven worth because of its ability to provide dramatic capabilities that are impossible with traditional print media. We

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