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Digital Signature Standard (DSS)

December 15, 1998

Author(s)

Elaine B. Barker

[Superseded by FIPS 186-2 (January 27, 2000): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=] This standard specifies a suite of algorithms which

Report on the First-Generation NIST Convective Heat Flux Calibration Facility

December 10, 1998

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, C A. Womeldorf

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

Testing of Interaction-driven Manufacturing Systems

December 2, 1998

Author(s)

Katherine C. Morris, David W. Flater, Donald E. Libes, Albert W. Jones

As automation of manufacturing processes becomes more widespread, manufacturing systems are becoming more and more software dependent. At the same time, the

Dipole Moments of Weak, Electrically Small Emitters from TEM-Cell Measurements

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

David A. Hill, Kenneth H. Cavcey

This report presents a new method for determining the equivalent electric and magnetic dipole moments of an electrically small emitter from TEM-cell

Procedures for Obtaining NIST Recognition as an Accrediton of Quality System Registrars Under the Fastener Quality Act

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

S. W. Stiefel, R L. Gladhill

On November 16, 1990, the United States Congress enacted the Fastener Quality Act (FQA), P.L. 101-592 (the Act). The Act was amended in 1996 by Section 11 of P

Characterization of Weak, Electrically Small Emitters from TEM-Cell Measurements

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

David A. Hill, Kenneth H. Cavcey

Accreditation Requirements for Quality System Registrars Under Provisions of the Fastener Quality Act

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

S. W. Stiefel, R L. Gladhill

On November 16, 1990, the United States Congress enacted the Fastener Quality Act (FQA), P.L. 101-592 (the Act). The Act was amended in 1996 by Section 11 of P

Finite Precision Representation of the Conley Decomposition

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Fern Y. Hunt

We present the theoretical basis for a novel way of studying and representing the long time behavior of finite dimensional maps. It is based on the sample paths

Directory of Federal Government Certification and Related Programs

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Maureen A. Breitenberg

This directory is the third edition of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) directory of federal government procurement and regulatory

Initial CAALS Device Capability Dataset

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Gary W. Kramer, T. A. Staab

Quality Assurance System Registration Requirements for Facilities Under Provisions of the Fastener Quality Act

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

S. W. Stiefel, R L. Gladhill

On November 16, 1990, the United States Congress enacted the Fastener Quality Act (FQA), P.L. 101-592 (The Act). The Act was amended in 1996 by Section 11 of P

Quantitative Infrared Database

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Pamela M. Chu, Franklin R. Guenther, George C. Rhoderick, W J. Lafferty

TBT Agreement Activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1997

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

JoAnne R. Overman

This report describes the World Trade organization (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) activities conducted by the National Institute

NIST Chemical Kinetics Database

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

William G. Mallard, F Westley, J T. Herron, Robert F. Hampson, D H. Frizzell

Thermodynamic Properties of Water: Tabulation from the IAPWS Formulation 1995 for the Thermodynamic Properties of Ordinary Water Substance for General and Scientific Use

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Allan H. Harvey

A Framework for Component-based CNC Machines

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

John L. Michaloski, S Birla, G Weinert, C J. Yen

Open architecture technology is ushering in new advances in the world of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. Yet, some major benefits of open

Annotated Bibliography: Works by Staff of the Economic Assessment Office and its Contractors

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

R N. Spivack

This annotated bibliography contains all of the completed studies of the ATP prepared by the staff of the Economic Assessment Office and its contractors.

Analysis and Comparison of Various Image Downsampling and Unsampling Methods

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Abdou S. Youssef

Downsampling and upsampling are widely used in image display, and jointly used in compression and progressive transmission. In this paper we examine new down

Parallel Algorithms for Multi-Indexed Recurrence Relations With Applications to DPCM Image Compression

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Abdou S. Youssef

Parallel solution of 1-indexed recurrence relations has received much attention, but no effort has been made to design parallel algorithms for multi-indexed

Parallel Algorithms for Entropy-Coding Techniques

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Abdou S. Youssef

With the explosion of imaging applications, and due to the massive amounts of imagery data, data compression is essential. Lossless compression also called

Near Infrared 45{degrees}/0{degrees} Reflectance Factor of Pressed Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Powder

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Maria E. Nadal, P Y. Barnes

Pressed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) powder is commonly used as a reflectance standard for bi-directional and hemispherical geometry. The radiometric and

Guide for Developing Security Plans for Information Technology Systems

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Marianne M. Swanson

[Superseded by SP 800-18 Revision 1 (February 2006): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=150601] Today's rapidly changing technical

Spectroradiometric Detector Measurements: Part III--Infrared Detectors

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Alan L. Migdall, George P. Eppeldauer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) supplies calibrations of IR photodetector's spectral radiant power response from 1.8 υm to 20 υm. The

Electromagnetic Theory of Reverberation Chambers

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

David A. Hill

This report presents the electromagnetic theory of reverberation chambers as applied to electromagnetic compatibility measurements.

Spectral Response Based Calibration Method of Tristimulus Colorimeters

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

George P. Eppeldauer

The accuracy of tristimulus colorimeters can be increased by using detector standards instead of traditional lamp standards for calibration. After high accuracy

Finite Element and Finite Difference Programs for Computing the Linear Electric and Elastic Properties of Digital Images of Random Materials

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

Edward J. Garboczi

This manual has been prepared to show some of the theory behind, and the practical details for using, various finite element and finite difference computer

EEEL Technical Accomplishments 98 Advancing Metrology for Electrotechnology to Support U.S. Economy

December 1, 1998

Author(s)

JoAnne M. Surette

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL), working in concert with other NIST Laboratories, is providing measurement and other generic

Common Criteria: Launching the International Standards

November 25, 1998

Author(s)

E F. Troy

This Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Bulletin provides an introduction and overview of the Common Criteria (CC) for Information Technology (IT) Security

Development of a Bolometer Detector System for the NIST High Accuracy Infrared Spectrophotometer

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

Yuqin Zong, Raju V. Datla

A bolometer detector system is developed for the high accuracy infrared spectropho-meter at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to provide

Concepts of a Performance-Based Building Regulatory System for the United States. Report of the 1996 Activities of the SFPE Focus Group on Concepts of a Performance-Based System for the United States.

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

B J. Beacham

The United States' building and fire communities have recently begun transitioning towards the implementation of performance-based building regulations and the

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