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Particulate Entry Lag in Smoke Detectors (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Artur A. Chernovsky, William L. Grosshandler, Michael D. Anderson

It is well known that smoke detectors do not instantaneously respond to smoke concentration directly outside the detector. The smoke must be transported through...

Using Bench Scale Fire Measurements in Large Scale Simulations (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan, Anthony P. Hamins, L G. Blevins

A program is underwat at NIST to develop a numerical field model, referred to as the Industrial Fire Simulator (IFS), to simulate large scale fire phenomena...

Transient Agent, Recirculating Pool Fire (TARPF) Suppression Screen (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

William L. Grosshandler, Anthony P. Hamins, Kevin B. McGrattan, Cary Presser

The amount of a gaseous agent required to extinguish fires in full-scale engine nacelle tests varies greatly with the geometry of the fixture and the manner in...

Federal Register Document Image Database 25, Volume 1

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Michael D. Garris, Stanley Janet, W Klein

A new, fully-automated process has been developed at NIST to derive ground truth for document images. The method involves matching optical character recognition...

FERET Evaluation Methodology for Face-Recognition Algorithms

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

P J. Phillips, H Moon, S A. Rizvi, P J. Rauss

Analytical Study of Residential Buildings With Reflective Roofs

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Robert R. Zarr

Annual heating (cooling) loads, peak heating (cooling) loads, and exterior roof temperatures for a small compact ranch house are computed using the Thermal...

Enhancement of R123 Pool Boiling by the Addition of Hydrocarbons

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

This paper present pool boiling heat transfer data for ten different R123/hydrocarbon mixtures. The data consisted of pool boiling performance of a GEWA-T TM...

Liquefaction Evaluation of Densified Sand at Approach to Pier 1 on Treasure Island, California, Using SASW Method

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

R D. Andrus, K H. Stokoe, R M. Chung, J A. Bay

Areas of improved and unimproved soil near berthing Pier 1 at Treasure Island, California, were investigated by the Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves (SASW)...

Technical Accomplishments: Information Technology Laboratory 1998

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Elizabeth B. Lennon, K K. Simon

The 1998 ITL Technical Accomplishments report documents the activities and achievements of the Information Technology Laboratory, a research component of the...

Electronic Book '98 Workshop

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

V R. McCrary

The NIST DMIS Interpreter: Version 2

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas Kramer, Frederick M. Proctor, William G. Rippey, Harry A. Scott

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) DMIS interpreter is a software system that reads control code programs in the DMIS language (described...

Estimation of Concentration and Bonding Environment of Water Dissolved in Common Solvents Using Near Infrared Absorptivity

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Brian Dickens, Sabine H. Dickens

Integrated near infrared (NIR) absorbance has been used to determine theabsorptivity of the Ņ2 + Ņ3 combination band of the asymmetric stretch (Ņ2) and the...

Image Evaluation of the High Resolution VUV Spectrometer at SURF II by Ray Tracing

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

N C. Das, R P. Madden, H M. Seyoum

A high resolution VUV spectroscopic facility has been in use for several years at SURF II, the Synchrotron Ultraviolet Radiation Facility at the National...

IMES II - Production Management Standards: Requirements Analysis for Shop Floor Status

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

C M. Lecapitaine, Frank H. Riddick, Albert T. Jones

Performance Computing and Communication (HPCC) program is to accelerate the development of future generations of high performance computers and networks and the...

Particle Measurements in Fe(CO)5-Inhibited Flames (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

M D. Rumminger, Gregory T. Linteris

Since iron pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)5) is among the most efficient flame inhibitors ever identified, research on flame inhibition by Fe(CO5) was recently started at...

Influence of Surface Silica on the Pyrolysis of Silicones (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

R R. Buch, John R. Shields, Takashi Kashiwagi, Thomas Cleary, Kenneth D. Steckler

Silicones encompass a wide variety of noval materials that find applications in virtually every major industry sector. The dominant polymer in the silicone...

Preliminary Investigations Into Corrosion in Anti-Lock Braking Systems

September 24, 1998

Author(s)

Richard E. Ricker, J L. Fink, Alexander J. Shapiro, L C. Smith, Robert J. Schaefer

In response to vehicle owner complaints about the operation and performance of some antilock braking systems (ABS), the National Highway Transportation Safety...

Cryptography Standards and Infrastructures for the Twenty-First Century

September 17, 1998

Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

This bulletin reports on the progress being made by NIST and by its government and industry partners to advance the development of electronic commerce systems...

Commercialization and business planning guide for the post-award period::designed especially for the technology entrepreneur

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Jenny C Servo

Uncertainty Assessment for Standard Antenna Measurements on the Open Area Test Site

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Dennis G. Camell

The National Institute of Standards and Technology calibrates electromagnetic compatibility antennas using the standard antenna method. This method uses a...

Federal Implementation Guideline for Electronic Data Interchange; ASC X12 003060 Transaction Set 846L Inventory Inquiry/Advice (Logistics Asset Support); Implementation Convention

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

J Favreau

The ASC X12 003060, Transaction Set 846L, Inventory Inquiry/Advice (Logistics asset Support), Implementation Convention, defines the Federal Government s...

Federal Implementation Guideline for Electronic Data Interchange; ASC X12 004010 Transaction Set 836 Procurement Notices; Implementation Convention

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

J Favreau

The ASC X12 004010, Transaction Set 836, Procurement Notices, Implementation Convention, defines the Federal Government s interpretation of the use of ASC X12...

Federal Implementation Guideline for Electronic Data Intercharge; ASC X12 003060 Transaction Set 869C Order Status Inquiry (Cancellation); Implementation Convention

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

J Favreau

The ASC X12 003060, Transaction Set 869C, Order Status Inquiry (Cancellation), Implementation Convention, defines the Federal Government's interpretation of the...

Federal Implementation Guideline for Electronic Data Interchange; ASC X12 004010 Transaction Set 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment; Implementation Convention

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

J Favreau

The ASC X12 004010, Transaction Set 855, Purchase Order Acknowledgment, Implementation Convention, defines the Federal Government s interpretation of the use of...

Federal Implementation Guideline for Electronic Data Interchange; ASC X12 003060 Transaction Set 830R; Planning Schedule with Release Capability (Special Program Requirements); Implementation Convention

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

J Favreau

The ASC X12 003060, Transaction Set 830R, Planning Schedule with Release Capability (Special Program Requirements), Implementation Convention, defines the...

Acid-Assisted Consolidation of Silver Alloys for Direct Fillings

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

F Eichmiller, Kathleen M. Hoffman, A A. Guiseppetti, M M. Wray, R J. Avers

Silver-rich metal powders cold-welded by consolidation have been investigated as possible direct dental filling material. The surface of the silver powder must...

Algorithms for Fresnel Diffraction at Rectangular and Circular Apertures

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Klaus Mielenz

This paper summarizes the theory of Fresnel diffraction by plane rectangular and circular apertures with a view toward numerical computations. Approximations...

Heat Transfer in Turbulent Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Flowing in a Heated Horizontal Tube

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Douglas A. Olson, David W. Allen

We report measurements of heat transfer coefficients of flowing supercritical carbon dioxide (7.38 MPa critical pressure, 31.1 degrees C critical temperature)...

Interpretation of the SI for the United States and Federal Government Metric Conversion Policy

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Barry N. Taylor

This publication, the 1998 edition of NIST SP 814, reprints the Department of Commerce, NIST, Federal Register notice of July 28, 1998 entitled Metric System of...

The NIST Standards in Trade Program: A Review of the Current Program and Analysis of Alternative Approaches

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

P L. Heydemann

For several years, NIST has operated a Standards in Trade Program to assist U.S. businesses to overcome technical barriers to trade in foreign markets. NIST has...

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