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An Integrated Set of XML Tools User Guide

December 16, 2020

Author(s)

Thomas R. Kramer, Zeid Kootbally, Craig Schlenoff

This user guide describes an integrated set of C++ software tools for manipulating XML (eXtensible Markup Language) schemas and XML instance files. The tools...

Collaborative Vulnerability Metadata Acceptance Process (CVMAP) for CVE Numbering Authorities (CNAs) and Authorized Data Publishers

December 15, 2020

Author(s)

Robert D. Byers, David A. Waltermire, Christopher A. Turner

The purpose of this document is to leverage the strength of technical knowledge provided by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authorities...

Preliminary Data Collected from the Camp Fire Reconnaissance

December 15, 2020

Author(s)

Alexander Maranghides, William Mell, Steven Hawks, Mike Wilson, Will Brewer, Eric D. Link, Christopher U. Brown, Cartier P. Murrill, Erin Ashley

The Camp Fire started in the vicinity of Pulga Rd and Camp Creek Road, in Butte County on November 8 at 6:29 am. The cause of ignition is under investigation...

Fire Hazards of Dry Versus Watered Christmas Trees

December 15, 2020

Author(s)

Matthew S. Hoehler, Matthew F. Bundy, Laurean A. DeLauter, Robin L. Materese, Leon Gerskovic, Jose R. Garcia

These experiments were designed to examine the difference in fire hazard between a dry Christmas tree and a watered Christmas tree for fire safety awareness...

Control Baselines for Information Systems and Organizations

December 11, 2020

Author(s)

Ron Ross, Victoria Pillitteri

This publication provides security and privacy control baselines for the Federal Government. There are three security control baselines (one for each system...

Full-Scale Experiments to Demonstrate Flammability Risk of Residential Upholstered Furniture and Mitigation Using Barrier Fabric

December 11, 2020

Author(s)

Mauro Zammarano, Matthew S. Hoehler, John R. Shields, Andre L. Thompson, Ickchan Kim, Isaac T. Leventon, Matthew F. Bundy

In this work, we investigated fire growth in a furnished compartment intended to mimic a living room where a couch was the main fuel load. Three TB-117-2013...

Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations

December 10, 2020

Author(s)

Ron Ross, Victoria Pillitteri

This publication provides a catalog of security and privacy controls for information systems and organizations to protect organizational operations and assets...

Residential Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump System, Cooling Mode, Rule-Based Chart Fault Detection and Diagnosis Software Users Guide

December 10, 2020

Author(s)

William V. Payne

The software, used to process raw data coming from a residential air-conditioner or heat pump that is operating in the cooling mode, is described. The code was...

Data Integrity: Detecting and Responding to Ransomware and Other Destructive Events

December 8, 2020

Author(s)

Jennifer L. Cawthra, Michael R. Ekstrom, Lauren N. Lusty, Julian T. Sexton, John E. Sweetnam

Ransomware, destructive malware, insider threats, and even honest mistakes present an ongoing threat to organizations that manage data in various forms...

Data Integrity: Identifying and Protecting Assets Against Ransomware and Other Destructive Events

December 8, 2020

Author(s)

Jennifer L. Cawthra, Michael R. Ekstrom, Lauren N. Lusty, Julian T. Sexton, John E. Sweetnam, Anne R. Townsend

Ransomware, destructive malware, insider threats, and even honest user mistakes present ongoing threats to organizations. Organizations' data, such as database...

Integrative Method to Whole-House Energy and Comfort Rating

December 4, 2020

Author(s)

Hyojin Kim, Han Yan, Anuradha Kadam

The purpose of this research is to investigate how thermal comfort dynamics are impacted by energy-efficient or thermal comfort improvements in a low-load house...

Pool Boiling of R514A, R1224yd(Z), and R1336mzz(E) on a Reentrant Cavity Surface; Extensive Measurement and Analysis

December 4, 2020

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski, Lingnan Lin

A Model-Driven Approach to Interoperability Between Simulation and Optimization for Production and Logistics Systems

December 2, 2020

Author(s)

Timothy A. Sprock

Simulation and optimization methods are needed to design and operate large-scale, complex systems. Integrating the two presents a number of conceptual and...

Mission Critical Voice Quality of Experience Access Time Measurement Method Addendum

December 1, 2020

Author(s)

Chelsea Greene, Jesse Frey, Zainab O. Soetan, Jaden Pieper, Silas Thompson

Access time generally describes the time associated with the establishment of a talk path upon user request to speak and has been identified as a key component...

Ongoing Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) Part 6B: Face recognition accuracy with face masks using post-COVID-19 algorithms

November 30, 2020

Author(s)

Mei L. Ngan, Patrick J. Grother, Kayee K. Hanaoka

This is the second of a series of reports on the performance of face recognition algorithms on faces occluded by protective face masks commonly worn to reduce...

Certification of Standard Reference Material® 1992 / ERM®-FD305 Zeta Potential - Colloidal Silica (Nominal Mass Fraction 0.15 %)

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Yannic Ramaye, Vikram Kestens, J. Charoud-Got, S. Mazoua, G. Auclair, Tae Joon Cho, Blaza Toman, Vincent A. Hackley, T. Linsinger

This report describes the production of SRM 1992/ERM-FD305, silica particles suspended in a borate buffer, certified for electrophoretic mobility and zeta...

Certification of Standard Reference Material® 1993 / ERM®-FD306 Zeta Potential - Colloidal Silica (Nominal Mass Fraction 2.2 %)

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Yannic Ramaye, Vikram Kestens, J. Charoud-Got, S. Mazoua, G. Auclair, Tae Joon Cho, Blaza Toman, Vincent A. Hackley, T. Linsinger

This report describes the production of SRM 1993/ERM-FD306, silica particles suspended in a borate buffer, certified for electrophoretic mobility and zeta...

Fused Filament Fabrication Printer Modified to Dispense Cement Paste for Concrete Additive Manufacturing Studies

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Scott Z. Jones

Additive manufacturing (AM) with cement-based materials is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize concrete construction. The placement...

USGv6 Capabilities Table

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Timothy Winters

The USGv6 Capabilities Table (UCT) provides a concise tabular summary of the technical requirements of the USGv6 profile. For ease of reference, the UCT is...

NISTv6 Capabilities Table

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Timothy Winters

The NISTv6 Capabilities Table (NCT) provides a concise tabular summary of the technical requirements of the NISTv6 profile. For ease of reference, the NCT is...

USGv6 Test Methods: General Description and Validation

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Erica Johnson, Michayla Newcombe, Timothy Winters

This document defines the scope of accreditation for the USGv6 Test program, including test method validation procedures, laboratory accreditation process and...

USGv6 Test Program Guide

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Erica Johnson, Michayla Newcombe, Timothy Winters

This document outlines the form and function of the USGv6 Test Program. In particular, it defines the components of the test program, their implementation and...

USGv6 Profile

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Mark E. Carson, Timothy Winters, Michayla Newcombe, Timothy Carlin

This profile establishes a basic taxonomy of IPv6 capabilities, defined in terms of IETF specifications, resulting in specific capability labels for common...

NIST IPv6 Profile

November 24, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas C. Montgomery, Mark E. Carson, Timothy Winters, Michayla Newcombe, Timothy Carlin

This profile establishes a basic taxonomy of IPv6 capabilities, defined in terms of IETF specifications, resulting in specific capability labels for common...

USGv6 Profile Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

November 23, 2020

Author(s)

Douglas Montgomery, Michayla Newcombe

The USGv6 Profile SDoC captures the results of conformance, interoperability and functional tests conducted and provides traceability back to the accredited...

National Cybersecurity Online Informative References (OLIR) Program: Submission Guidance for OLIR Developers

November 20, 2020

Author(s)

Matthew P. Barrett, Nicole D. Keller, Stephen Quinn, Matthew Smith, Karen Scarfone

This Program is a NIST effort to facilitate subject matter experts in defining standardized Online Informative References (OLIRs), which are relationships...

National Cybersecurity Online Informative References (OLIR) Program: Program Overview and OLIR Uses

November 20, 2020

Author(s)

Nicole D. Keller, Stephen Quinn, Karen Scarfone, Matthew Smith, Vincent Johnson

This Program is a NIST effort to facilitate subject matter experts in defining standardized Online Informative References (OLIRs), which are relationships...

Developing Cost Functions for Estimating Solar Photovoltaic System Installed Using Historical Data and OLS Regression

November 20, 2020

Author(s)

David H. Webb, Joshua D. Kneifel

Solar photovoltaics (PV) continues to increase in market share. Policy decisions and the nature of solar markets continue to shift; however, it is likely that...

An Initial Look at Federal Offices of Research and Technology Applications

November 19, 2020

Author(s)

Nicole K. Gingrich, Michael J. Hall, Isaac Patterson

In Science—the Endless Frontier, Vannevar Bush wrote that reaping the potential benefits of science conducted at federal laboratories requires the discoveries...

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program: Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

November 17, 2020

Author(s)

Derek L. Ho

NIST Handbook 150-4, NVLAP Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the NVLAP...

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