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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...

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 *****

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 *****

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

ASTM E57 - 3D Imaging Systems

June 4, 2008

Author(s)

Geraldine S. Cheok, Alan M. Lytle, Kamel S. Saidi

As the applications for 3D imaging systems continue to grow, the need for standards to evaluate these systems has become more critical. The ASTM E57 3D Imaging...

Prototype Cantilevers for AFM Lateral Force Measurement

June 2, 2008

Author(s)

Richard S. Gates, Mark Reitsma

One of the major difficulties in calibrating the lateral forces measured with optical lever Atomic Force Microscopy is in determining the lateral optical lever...

Final Report: BILATERAL COMPARISON OF DC VOLTAGE REFERENCES BETWEEN CENAM AND NIST (SIM.EM.BIPM-K11.b.)

June 1, 2008

Author(s)

Dionisio Hernandez, Enrique Navarette, David Aviles, Yi-hua D. Tang

A comparison of Josephson Voltage Standards (JVS) between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Centro Nacional de Metrolog?a (CENAM...

Low Signal-to-noise Ratio Underwater Acoustic Communications

May 31, 2008

Author(s)

Wen-Bin Yang, T.C. Yang

Communications with low input signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is often called covert communications as the probability of detection and interception decreases with...

ISCD-NIST DXA Survey: Preliminary Report

May 15, 2008

Author(s)

Andrew M. Dienstfrey, Tammy L. Oreskovic, Lawrence T. Hudson, Herbert S. Bennett

This article reports and discusses briefly the preliminary results from the recent International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)-National Institute of...

Peer Review Report: PHMSA Programs

May 14, 2008

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, Michael Else, Richard J. Fields, Joe C. Bowles, L. J. Moore, Philip D. Flenner, Mario Macia, Jerry Rau, Steven E. Powell

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration s (PHMSA) Pipeline Safety Research and Development (R&D) Program held its first structured peer...

Peer review report: Pipeline and hazardous materials safety administration, pipeline safety research and development program

May 14, 2008

Author(s)

Richard J. Fields, Louis E. Hayden, Thomas J. O'Grady, Joseph D. McColskey, Joe C. Bowles, T. R. Webb, Christopher N. McCowan, Dennis W. Hinnah, Ronald W. Haupt, Thomas A. Siewert

The purpose of this document is to report findings from the research peer reviews held March 27-29, 2007 for PHMSA's Pipeline Safety Research and Development...

Collaborating with Customers

April 30, 2008

Author(s)

Mylene S. Ouimette, Jo Ann Remshard

Moving to a new information or knowledge management system can be a challenge for any institution, but for a large federal government agency the scope of such a...

Communicating, Connecting, and Collaborating: Working with Our Customers

April 7, 2008

Author(s)

Mylene S. Ouimette, Jo Ann Remshard

Moving to a new information or knowledge management system can be a challenge for any institution, but for a large federal government agency the scope of such a...

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