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This report documents a journey from research to an approved standard of a NIST-led standard development activity. That standard, Core Manufacturing Simulation Data (CMSD) information model, provides neutral structures for the efficient exchange of
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a prototype field test standard (FTS) that incorporates three test methods that could be used by state weights and measures inspectors to periodically test retail hydrogen dispensers, much
Ronald S. Ross, Kelley L. Dempsey, Larry Feldman, Gregory A. Witte
This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST SP 800-171: Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations. The publication the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) while
Bonnie J. Dorr, Peter C. Fontana, Craig S. Greenberg, Mark A. Przybocki, Marion Le Bras, Cathryn A. Ploehn, Oleg Aulov, Martial Michel, Edmond J. Golden III, Wo L. Chang
We examine foundational issues in data science including current challenges, basic research questions, and expected advances, as the basis for a new Data Science Research Program and evaluation series, introduced by the Information Access Division of the
In residential upholstered furniture, the polyurethane foam (PUF) is the most flammable component. Barrier fabrics (BFs) are often used to protect PUF from heat and flames. For this purpose, the barrier fabrics are placed between the cover fabric and the
Chiao-Chi Lin, Peter J. Krommenhoek, Stephanie S. Watson, Xiaohong Gu
In this study, Raman imaging was used to depth profiling the chemical degradation of a commercial PPE (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)/PET/ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)) backsheet films during exposure with UV irradiance of 170 W/m2 (300 nm to 400 nm) at
Shonali Nazare, Christopher W. Meyer, Daniel M. Madrzykowski
Structural firefighters often encounter hot and humid environments during interior firefighting. The water vapor transfer to and from the skin has great influence on thermo-physiological comfort of the firefigher. Quantitative information on water vapor
Roger V. Bostelman, Tsai H. Hong, Elena R. Messina
U.S. and European safety standards have evolved to protect workers near Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV's). However, only recently performance standards have begun development for AGV's and mobile robots. Lessons can be learned for developing such a
A Regional Metrology Organization (RMO) Key Comparison of dew/frost point temperatures was carried out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, USA) and the National Research Council (NRC, Canada) between December, 2014 and April, 2015
Shonali Nazare, John R. Shields, Szabolcs Matko, Rick D. Davis
Fire behavior of five barrier fabrics has been evaluated both, as an individual component and as a part of composite samples, using different test methods. The quantitative component test methods selected to characterize fire behavior of barrier fabrics
Katherine E. Sharpless, David L. Duewer, Katrice A. Lippa, Andrew L. Rukhin
Although "nutraceuticals" and "functional foods" seem to be ill-defined terms, both are often used to indicate a food that contains compounds providing benefits beyond basic nutrition, often with the expectation that these compounds are protective against
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a prototype field test standard (FTS) that incorporates three test methods that could be used by state weights and measures inspectors to periodically test retail hydrogen gas dispensers
Gaurav Ameta, Paul Witherell, Robert R. Lipman, Shawn P. Moylan
Additive manufacturing (AM) has increasingly gained attention in the last decade as a versatile manufacturing process for customized products. AM processes can create complex, freeform shapes while also introducing features, such as internal cavities and
Jun-Feng Song, Samuel R. Low III, Thomas B. Renegar, Li Ma
The ISO 6508-3-2005 standard specified a tight tolerance for the cone flank straightness of Rockwell diamond indenters (0.5 μm for maximum). In the recent issued ISO 6508-3:2015 standard, significant changes on the microform geometrical specification of
In this editorial, we will provide a brief synopsis of the proceedings of the 2015 Workshop on the Determination of the Fundamental Constants, a broad overview of the fundamental constants themselves, and finally a short history of compilations and
Galen H. Koepke, William F. Young, John M. Ladbury, Jason B. Coder
We examine interference and coexistence testing issues, test methods, and the need to update and develop new test methodologies related to the use of wireless devices in critical infrastructure systems. A case study on interference is presented along with
Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (CBEFF) provides a standardized set of definitions and procedures that support the interchange of biometric data in standard data structures called CBEFF biometric information records (BIRs). CBEFF permits
Conformance testing is the method that is used to determine if a product, process or system (known as an implementation under test) satisfies the requirements specified in the base standard. The goal of conformance testing is to capture enough of the
Richard J. Norcross, Roger V. Bostelman, Joseph A. Falco
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing test methods for contact bumpers used on Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) as basis for safety standards. This paper describes proposed test methods, force measurements for contact
There are many types of first-responder equipment; sophisticated system-of-systems technologies that pervade the contemporary public safety environment and engage NISTs measurement scientists and technologists in some of their most challenging and
Michael P. Unterweger, L Johansson, M Rodriques, A Yunoki, Lisa R. Karam
The uncertainties in internal gas counting can, for the most part, be split into two areas: counting and sample gas measurement uncertainties and the counting uncertainties. The former includes measurements of counting and sample gas quantities and
Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to grow as an advanced manufacturing technique. The most recent industry report from Wohlers and Associates indicates AM represented $1.6Bin revenue from parts, systems, and other supporting industries in 2012 [Wohlers