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Fourier Instrumentation for Radiation Thermometry

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

F J. Dunmore

A miniature Fourier transform spectrometer (MFTS) has been tested as a device for remotely measuring the temperature of a high-stability/emissivity blackbody

User Guide to JB95.exe Spectral Fitting Program v1.02.4, 1/30/01 http://physics.nist.gov/SpectralFitGUI

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

David F. Plusquellic

A graphical user interface computer program based on a Windows95 API platform has been written in the C programming language to aid in the rotational analysis

ThermoData Engine (TDE) Version 2.0 (Pure Compounds with EOS Support); NIST Standard Reference Database #10

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Michael D. Frenkel, Robert D. Chirico, Vladimir Diky, Chris Muzny, Eric W. Lemmon, Xinjian Yan, Qian Dong

ThermoData Engine version 2.0 is an extension of NIST Standard Reference Database #103 version 1.0. The two principal new features are; (1) the capability to

PermVials Make for Better GC Analysis

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Thomas J. Bruno

This poster presents a new sampling technology developed at NIST that combines features of an autosampler vial and a permeatian tube.

Possible False Positive Identifications in Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Analysis in Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Inspections. Part I Comparison to NIST Library Spectra

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

William G. Mallard

The possibility of making false positive identifications during on-site analysis because of similarity between the mass spectra of scheduled and unscheduled

DHS Leads the Way to Standards for Homeland Security

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Laurie E. Locascio

In late April 2005, in response to a recently issued GAO report describing the urgent need for standards and validated methods related to biological incident

Lecture Notes on Identification of Media and Structures by Inversion of Mechanical Wave Propagation-Experimental Challenges

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Nelson N. Hsu, N

EXPERIMENTAL ASPECTS OF ULTRASONIC INVERSE MEDIUM PROBLEMS This chapter provides an overview of the experimental aspects of inverse medium problems. We describe

Unexpectedly High Entrapment Efficiency in Nanometer Scale Liposomes With Hydrodynamic Focusing Using Continuous-Flow Microfluidics

October 16, 2008

Author(s)

Andreas Jahn, Joseph E. Reiner, Wyatt N. Vreeland, Don DeVoe, Laurie E. Locascio, Michael Gaitan

Gradient Nanofiber Scaffold Libraries for Tissue Regeneration by Electrospinning

October 15, 2008

Author(s)

Carl G. Simon Jr., Murugan Ramalingam, Marian F. Young, Vinoy Thomas

Functional tissue engineering is a rapidly emerging biomedical field that holds great potential for healthcare in addressing the gap between need and

Shape and Size Analysis and Standards

October 6, 2008

Author(s)

Afzal A. Godil, Sanford P. Ressler

The field of anthropometry is the science of measurement of the human body from which comparisons and characterizations of the size and shape of the body in

Choosing the right detector for laser power and energy measurements

October 1, 2008

Author(s)

Marla L. Dowell

You may not realize the importance of good laser metrology and its many pitfalls until you realize how much of todays commonplace conveniences from long

Evaluation of Thermal Imaging Cameras

October 1, 2008

Author(s)

Francine K. Amon, Andrew J. Lock, Nelson P. Bryner, Joseph P. Rice, Howard Yoon

Four thermal infrared cameras that were provided by Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to NIST were each evaluated by the NIST Optical Technology Division

Analysis of Semi-Empirical Interatomic Potentials Appropriate for Simulation of Crystalline and Liquid Al and Cu

September 30, 2008

Author(s)

M I. Mendelev, M J. Kramer, Chandler Becker, M Asta

The application of embedded atom method (EAM) interatomic potentials is the study of crystallization kinetics from deeply undercooled melts is investigated

Thermodynamic, Transport, and Chemical Properties of "Reference" JP-8 (F1ATA06004G004)- (Talk, no paper)

September 8, 2008

Author(s)

Thomas J. Bruno

Talk to be given. ***** For policy review only *****

The Properties of RP-1 and RP-2 MIPR F1SBAA8022G001

September 8, 2008

Author(s)

Thomas J. Bruno

Talk to be given. ***** For Policy Review Only *****

Possible Methods for Determination of the Performance of a Transportation Cask in a Beyond-Design-Basis Fire

September 1, 2008

Author(s)

Anthony Hamins, Bryan W. Klein, Kevin B. McGrattan

This letter is a response to a request from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for additional data to determine the effect of beyond design basis

Thermodynamic Property Values for Enzyme-catalyzed Reactions

August 20, 2008

Author(s)

Robert N. Goldberg

This chapter deals with how one can obtain values of thermodynamic properties specifically the apparent equilibrium constant K, the standard molar transformed

The NIST MNT 5-in-1 Standard Reference Material for Measuring 5 Key Metrics

August 11, 2008

Author(s)

Janet M. Cassard, Jon C. Geist, Michael Gaitan

Exploitation of Security Vulnerabilities Inherent in Common Development of Process Control Systems

August 1, 2008

Author(s)

Freemon Johnson

According to a 2003 study commissioned by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology, software bugs or errors are prevalent and

Measuring the Impact of Training Efforts at NIST

July 22, 2008

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris

This presentation covers NIST Training data for 2006to 2008 with new methods being used to evaluate the impact of our training efforts.

Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.

July 21, 2008

Author(s)

Kirk D. Rice, Michael A. Riley, Amanda L. Forster

This Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) performance standard provides the criteria, requirements, methodology, and procedures for ballistic resistance

Lost Knowledge - What Will You Say in Your Last Lecture

July 15, 2008

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris

Article highlights proposed efforts by National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) Learning and Development committees to capture

NCSLI: Approved for the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)!

July 15, 2008

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris

Federal employees can now contribute their tax-deductible contributions through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and support NCSL International efforts at

Joe D. Simmons Memorial Scholarship

July 14, 2008

Author(s)

Norman B. Belecki, Dilip Shah, Diana Poulton, Mark Lapinskis, J. M. Suraci, Patricia Simmons, J H. Simmons, Georgia L. Harris

The Joe D. Simmons Memorial Scholarship fosters the furtherance of metrology through education by striving to: support the academic pursuit of a metrology

A Computational Model of an Outward Leak from a Closed-Ciucuit Breathing Device

July 3, 2008

Author(s)

Kathryn M. Butler

Closed-circuit breathing devices recycle exhaled air after scrubbing carbon dioxide and adding make-up oxygen from a tank of pure oxygen. This equipment

Near-field Scanning Measurements: Theory and practice

July 3, 2008

Author(s)

Michael H. Francis, Ronald C. Wittmann

This chapter summarizes theoretical and practical aspects of near-field scanning methods. These methods allow complete characterization of the transmitting or

SRM Spotlight July 2008

July 1, 2008

Author(s)

Regina R. Montgomery

The SRM Spotlight is a newsletter published by the Measurement Services Division for users of NIST Standard Reference Materials. The Spotlight announces new

Boiling with Refrigerants and Nanolubricants

June 24, 2008

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

Is it possible to improve refrigerant/lubricant boiling with nanoparticles? If so, what size of particles should be used? What s the particle material and in

Flow Assurance in a Model Crude Oil: A Structural and Rheometric Study

June 16, 2008

Author(s)

E. Drabarek, Chris Muzny, G. Bryant, Howard J. Hanley

This report investigates how the technique of small angle neutron scattering (SANS) helps elucidate the phenomenon of wax deposition in a petroleum crude oil

Usability and Biometrics: Ensuring Successful Biometric Systems

June 11, 2008

Author(s)

Mary F. Theofanos, Brian C. Stanton, Cari Wolfson

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Visualization and Usability Gropu initiated a Usability and Biometrics effort to focus on the users and