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Johanna Camara, Mark S. Lowenthal, Karen W. Phinney
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing a wide variety of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) to support measurements of vitamins and other nutrients in foods. Previously, NIST has provided SRMs with values assigned for the
Ronald E. Tosh, S Picard, D T. Burns, P Roger, Fred B. Bateman, Huaiyu H. Chen-Mayer
A comparison of the dosimetry for accelerator photon beams was carried out between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) in September and October 2010. The comparison was based on
NIST, in particular the Standards Services Group (SSG) of the Standards Coordination Office (SCO), provides standards-related expertise and services to strengthen the economy and improve the quality of life in the US. Monitoring and providing standards
The paper discusses the current status of biometric standards development activities, with a focus on international standards developments. Published standards, as well as standards under development or planned for the near future, are addressed. The work
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the quantitative application of atomic force microscopy (AFM)to determine the size of nanoparticles2 deposited in dry form on flat substrates using height (z-displacement) measurement. Unlike electron
Bethany E. Hackett, Bradley Moore, Dennis G. Camell
NIST Handbook 150-11, NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility and Telecommunications, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility and Telecommunications (ECT) LAP. It is
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently established a Vitamin D Metabolites Quality Assurance Program (VitDQAP) in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements. Participants in the
Choline and carnitine are quaternary amines that are synthesized in the body or consumed through the diet. Choline is critical for cell membrane structure and function and in synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Carnitine mediates cellular
Kevin G. Brady, Ram D. Sriram, Bettijoyce B. Lide, Kathleen M. Roberts
According to a report by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS] (http://www.cms.gov), the United States spent nearly $2.6 trillion dollars on health care in 2010. It is estimated that this will nearly double by the end of this decade. This is
This study examines the energy consumption of automatic ice makers installed in domestic refrigerators. This study builds upon the findings of a previous study and examines two refrigerator-freezers of different configurations, one French-door units with
Fernando L. Podio, Dylan J. Yaga, Christofer J. McGinnis
The Computer Security Division of NIST/ITL supports the development of biometric conformance testing methodology standards and other conformity assessment efforts through active technical participation in the development of these standards and the
The National Institute of Standards and Technologys Standards Coordination Office offers training to government agencies on standards, conformity assessment and related topics. One such course, Setting Standards: A Simulation Exercise in Strategy and
Mark H. Linehan, Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr., Stan Hendryx
The Date-Time Vocabulary is a new OMG specification that models continuous time, discrete time, the relationship of events and situations to time, language tense and aspect, time indexicals, timetables, and schedules. It offers a "business vocabulary" (i.e
Sylvere I. Krima, Allison Barnard Feeney, Sebti Foufou
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has always required robust solutions for representing product data models. Product data models enable in-formation exchange across different organizations, actors, processes and stages in the product lifecycle. In this
The Power Density Ratting (PDR) for Embedded Resistors test method covers procedures for the demonstration of the ability to operate the embedded device safely within nominal tolerance, at rated power, and to withstand the transient voltage waves resulting
Power Line Communication (PLC) systems provide a bi-directional communication platform capable of delivering data for a variety of Smart Grid applications such as home energy management and intelligent meter reading and control. One benefit of applying
Nathalie M. Rioux, Erik Puskar, Mary J. DiBernardo
These guidelines were prepared by Standards Services of the Standards Coordination Office (SCO), the NIST organization that coordinates the formulation and implementation of the voluntary standards and conformity assessment policies of the federal
This paper briefly characterizes the benefits of collaboration, focusing on the innovations and efficiencies that standardization entails. EU-U.S. standization institutions and collaborative standardization initiative are identified; the logic of expanding
Paul W. Witherell, Sudarsan Rachuri, Anna D'Alessio
Organizational and production dispersions in manufacturing enterprises can create situations where manufacturers are asked to conform to multiple sustainability standards to participate in targeted markets. These standards may vary in scope, application
Interaction models capture how businesses interact with customers and each other to provide products and services. The trend toward combinations of products and services increases the complexity of interactions beyond the capacity of conventional business
The value of information exchange standards development is described and defended against other data exchange interoperability options in the context of dimensional metrology in manufacturing.
Powered Industrial Vehicles, such as forklifts, are widely used in manufacturing and other industries. The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Intelligent System Division has been researching advanced 2D and 3D imaging sensors and their use
Choline is a quaternary amine that is synthesized in the body or consumed through the diet. Choline is critical for cell membrane structure and function and in synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. While the human body produces this