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Jean C. Scholtz, Mary F. Theofanos, Sunny Consolvo
In this chapter we present a framework of areas of evaluation for pervasive information systems along with metrics and examples from the literature. We review a
The NIJ Standard for Portable X-Ray Systems is a minimum performance standard as applied to the man-portable battery-powered x-ray systems for use by bomb
Rodney A. Bryant, Kathryn M. Butler, R Vettori, P Greenberg
The overhaul of a fire scene is a stage of firefighting where respiratory protection is often disregarded due to the perception of low risk and the desire to
Nader Moayeri, Camillo A. Gentile, Kamran Sayrafian, Michael R. Souryal
Every year a number of first responders lose their lives while battling fires or rescuing civilians during such emergencies. Indoor localization or location
In the Information Age, with computer technology and applications evolving at a dizzying pace, no field of forensic science is more exciting or challenging than
Katie Hurst, Richard K. Ahrenkiel, Steve W. Johnston, Anne Dillon, Lara Roberson, John H. Lehman
The photoconductive recombination lifetimes of carbon nanotube (CNT) thin films as a function of wavelength are measured by resonant-coupled photoconductive
Biological studies based on expression microarrays often depend crucially on comparison of expression measurements that are subject to technical variation
This report on RFID chip-level security is written to help both technical and non-technical audiences navigate the complex chip-level security features of RFID
The problem of estimating a common intersection point from a collection of straight lines and of testing the hypothesis that such a point exists are considered
Many modern high-speed oscilloscopes are well suited for precise microwave waveform, modulated-signal, and nonlinear measurements. These oscilloscopes have
The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) has as its primary objective the delivery of simple, transparent processes
Computational tools have been developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for modeling fire spread and smoke transport. These models
This study explores a method to reduce thermally-induced errors of machine tools through temperature stabilization with compressed air. The method uses
Utility assessments were performed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Advanced Soldier Sensor Information Systems and Technology (ASSIST)
Jan Obrzut, Regis J. Kline, Eric K. Lin, David J. Gundlach, Daniel Gamota
This roadmap provides an overview of the most critical technologies necessary for commercial launch and market diffusion of organic & printed electronics based
E Salata, F Barni, C Rapone, A Berti, G Lago, John Butler, Margaret C. Kline
During the study of Y haplotype distribution of the Short Tandem Repeat (STR) loci included in the commercial kits PowerPlex Y System (Promega Corporation) and
This investigation compares the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) and the high temperature heating capacity (Q(47)) ratings of Independent Coil
John(Jack) R. Hayes Jr., Edward Laatsch, Joy Pauschke, David Applegate, John Filson
This annual report is submitted by the interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) of NEHRP in compliance with Public Law 108-360. As specified in the legislation
Alim A. Fatah, Richard Arcilesi, Adam Judd, Laurel O'Connor, Charlotte H. Lattin, Corrie Y. Wells
The primary purpose of the Guide for the Selection of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Decontamination Equipment for Emergency First
This report identifies research needs in automotive fire protection. The work focuses on the problem of post-collision vehicle fires. Recent fire suppression
Alim A. Fatah, Richard D. Arcilesi, Tesema Chekol, Charlotte H. Lattin
In recognizing the needs of state and local emergency first responders, the Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) at NIST is developing biological
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Project, Customs / Logistics Strategies to Strengthen Long Distance Supply Chains, seeks to improve processes and