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MEMS Young's Modulus and Step Height Measurements with Round Robin Results

September 30, 2010
Author(s)
Janet M. Cassard, Richard A. Allen, Craig D. McGray, Jon C. Geist
This paper presents the results of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) Young s modulus and step height round robin experiment, completed in April 2009, which compares Young s modulus and step height measurement results at a number of laboratories. The

Energy Absorption Measurements to Standardize Foam in Stab Testing

September 13, 2010
Author(s)
Aaron M. Forster, Diane Mauchant, Elizabeth Wailes, Amanda L. Forster, Michael A. Riley, Kirk D. Rice
Polymer foams serve an important role in the assessment and certification of stab resistant body armor for both US and UK standards. A composite of neoprene and polyethylene foam is used behind the armor during testing. The foam mimics stab dynamics by

Lights, Camera, Metrology: Introducing the Metrology Careers Outreach DVD

July 25, 2010
Author(s)
Elizabeth J. Benham
The National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) 164 Education Liaison and Outreach Committee has coordinated the development of a Metrology Career Multimedia DVD, titled "Find a Cool Career in Metrology." The DVD is designed for use

NEW DESIGNS FOR HIGH-RESISTANCE STANDARD RESISTORS

May 1, 2010
Author(s)
Andrew J. Dupree, Dean G. Jarrett
Discussed are the efforts undertaken at the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create a new set of high-resistance standards (specifically the 10 MΩ to 100 MΩ range) using newer more stable film-type resistors. The history of film-type

Sustainable Manufacturing: Metrics, Standards, and Infrastructure - NIST Workshop Report

April 21, 2010
Author(s)
Sudarsan Rachuri, Jae H. Lee, Anantha Narayanan Narayanan, Prabir Sarkar, Kevin W. Lyons, Ram D. Sriram, Sharon J. Kemmerer
This report summarizes the presentations, discussions and recommendations of NIST Workshop on Sustainable Manufacturing: Metrics, Standards, and Infrastructure held at NIST, USA, on October 13th through October 15th, 2009. The primary objective of this

NIST Handbook 150-23, 2010 ed., National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Homeland Security Applications: Radiation Detection Instruments

April 13, 2010
Author(s)
Betty A. Sandoval, Leticia S. Pibida, Gordon Gillerman, Michael P. Unterweger
NIST Handbook 150-23, NVLAP Homeland Security Applications: Radiation Detection Instruments, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories that test radiation detection instruments used in homeland security

Marketplace Assessment - Metric Labeling on Packages in Retail Stores

December 14, 2009
Author(s)
Elizabeth J. Benham
Use of metric labeling on United States consumer products has a long history. Currently, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) requires dual unit labeling, while products regulated by states under the Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR)

Interlaboratory Study of Alternate Filter Papers for Use in ASTM E 2187

December 11, 2009
Author(s)
Richard G. Gann, William F. Guthrie
ASTM E 2187 has become the internationally referenced standard for designing and specifying less fire-prone cigarettes. In this test method, a lit cigarette is laid on multiple layers of filter paper, and the observer identifies whether the cigarette burns

NIST Handbook 150-18 NVLAP Fasteners and Metals: 2009 Edition

October 20, 2009
Author(s)
Timothy Rasinski
NIST Handbook 150-18 program-specific handbook supplements NIST Handbook 150 by providing additional requirements, guidance, and interpretive information applicable specifically to the fastener and metals laboratory accreditation program (LAP).

The ABCs oF Standards Activities

August 23, 2009
Author(s)
Maureen A. Breitenberg
This report is an introduction to standardization and the U.S. standards system for readers that are not familiar with this topic. It highlights some of the more important aspects of this field; furnishes the reader with both historical and current

Building Occupant Safety Research 2008

June 12, 2009
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock, Jason D. Averill, Erica D. Kuligowski, Richard W. Bukowski
Historically, building egress systems have evolved in response to specific large loss incidents. Currently, systems are designed around a concept of providing stair capacity for the largest occupant load floor in the building with little or no

Standardization Activities for Solid State Lighting in the USA

May 29, 2009
Author(s)
Yoshihiro Ohno
In support of the U.S. Department Energy s Energy Star program for solid state lighting, a series of standards for solid state lighting products have been developed in the USA. The standards published related to measurement and color include ANSI-NEMA

Balance Pan Damping Using Rings Of Tuned Sloshing Liquids

April 1, 2009
Author(s)
Edwin R. Williams, Darine El Haddad, V Generalova, Pierre Gournay, C. Hauch, F. Villar, Richard L. Steiner, Ruimin Liu
This paper describes a new method to damp out balance pan oscillations even when the balance is operated in vacuum. The key is to tune the wavelength of the damping liquid, which resides in a sealed container attached above the pan, to the natural

SRM NIST Standard Reference Materials Catalog, January 2009

January 2, 2009
Author(s)
Joan C. Sauerwein, Regina R. Montgomery
NIST Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) are used by industry, government, and academia to ensure the highest quality measurements. This catalog lists over 1100 individual reference materials produced and sold by NIST, each with carefully assigned values

SIM Comparison of DC Resistance Standards at 1 {O}, 1 M{O}, and 1 G{O}

January 1, 2009
Author(s)
Dean G. Jarrett, Randolph E. Elmquist, Nien F. Zhang, Alejandra Tonina, M Porfiri, Janice Fernandes, H Schechter, Daniel Izquierdo, C Faverio, Daniel Slomovitz, Dave Inglis, Kai Wendler, Felipe Hernandez-Marquez, B Rodriguez
A set of regional comparisons of dc resistance standards at the nominal values of 1 {Ω}, 1 M {Ω}, and 1 G {Ω} has recently been completed in the Sistema Interamericano de Metrogia (SIM) region. The motivation, design, standards, and results of these

SRM Spotlight

December 17, 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 reference materials and provides information about their use. In addition, this newsletter contains
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