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Traffic Scheduling Technique for Smart Grid Advanced Metering Applications

June 5, 2012
Author(s)
Hamid Gharavi
In this paper, we present a multi-gate mesh network architecture that has been developed to ensure high performance and reliability under emergency conditions when a system expects to receive power outage notifications and exchanges. In order to handle the

Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations

May 29, 2012
Author(s)
Mark L. Badger, Timothy Grance, Robert Patt-Corner, Jeffrey M. Voas
This document reprises the NIST-established definition of cloud computing, describes cloud computing benefits and open issues, presents an overview of major classes of cloud technology, and provides guidelines and recommendations on how organizations

SHREC12 Track: Generic 3D Shape Retrieval

May 13, 2012
Author(s)
Bo Li, Afzal A. Godil
Generic 3D shape retrieval is a fundamental research area in the field of content-based 3D model retrieval. The aim of this track is to measure and compare the performance of generic 3D shape retrieval methods implemented by different participants over the

SHREC12 Track: Sketch-Based 3D Shape Retrieval

May 13, 2012
Author(s)
Bo Li, Afzal A. Godil
Sketch-based 3D shape retrieval has become an important research topic in content-based 3D object retrieval. The aim of this track is to measure and compare the performance of sketch-based 3D shape retrieval methods implemented by different participants

LDPC Error Correction in the Context of Quantum Key Distribution

April 23, 2012
Author(s)
Anastase Nakassis
Secret keys can be established through the use of Quantum channels monitored through classical channels which can be thought of as being error free. Because many of the feasible implementation of the quantum channel are subject to erasures –often massive-

IREX III Supplement 1: Failure Analysis

April 18, 2012
Author(s)
George W. Quinn, Patrick J. Grother
Iris recognition has the potential to be extremely accurate, but it is highly dependent on the quality of the input data. Iris occlusion, off-axis gaze, blurred images, and iris rotation are common problems that can make recognizing individuals more

IREX III - Performance of Iris Identification Algorithms

April 3, 2012
Author(s)
Patrick J. Grother, George W. Quinn, James R. Matey, Mei L. Ngan, Wayne J. Salamon, Gregory P. Fiumara, Craig I. Watson
Iris recognition has long been held as an accurate and fast biometric. In the first public evaluation of one-to-many iris identification technologies, this third activity in the Iris Exchange (IREX) program has measured the core algorithmic efficacy and

Guidelines for Improving Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing

March 28, 2012
Author(s)
Shirley M. Radack
This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-144, Guidelines on Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing. These new guidelines, which were written by Wayne Jansen of Booz Allen Hamilton and Tim Grance of

A Matter of Policy

March 26, 2012
Author(s)
David F. Ferraiolo, Jeffrey M. Voas, George Hurlburt
This paper discusses system security policies. System policies are the set of rules that when implemented afford a strategy for the protection of information. The policy objectives are diverse and span the social-economic spectrum. System policies govern

An IEEE 1588 Performance Testing Dashboard for Power Industry Requirements

March 22, 2012
Author(s)
Julien M. Amelot, YaShian Li-Baboud, Clement Vasseur, Jeffrey Fletcher, Dhananjay Anand, James Moyne
The numerous time synchronization performance requirements in the Smart Grid entails the need for a set of common metrics and test methods to verify the ability of the network system and its components to meet the power industry�s accuracy, reliability and

An Evaluation of Local Shape Descriptors for 3D Shape Retrieval

March 8, 2012
Author(s)
Sarah Y. Tang
As the usage of 3D models increases, so does the importance of developing accurate 3D shape retrieval algorithms. Most prominently, shape descriptors are used to describe the geometric and topological properties of objects and compared to determine two

Guidelines for Securing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)

February 27, 2012
Author(s)
Shirley M. Radack
This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-153, Guidelines for Securing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs): Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The publication was written by

NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 2.0

February 16, 2012
Author(s)
George W. Arnold, Gerald FitzPatrick, David A. Wollman, Thomas L. Nelson, Paul A. Boynton, Galen H. Koepke, Allen R. Hefner Jr., Cuong Nguyen, Jeffrey A. Mazer, Dean Prochaska, Marianne M. Swanson, Tanya L. Brewer, Victoria Yan Pillitteri, David H. Su, Nada T. Golmie, Eric D. Simmon, Allan C. Eustis, David Holmberg, Steven T. Bushby, Michael D. Janezic, Ajitkumar Jillavenkatesa
The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires that NIST develop a framework of standards for the Smart Grid. This document is the second release of the framework first published in January, 2010. It covers the activities and outputs of

Building Security into Off-the-Shelf Smartphones

February 1, 2012
Author(s)
Angelos Stavrou, Jeff Voas, Tom T. Karygiannis, Stephen Quirolgico
Recent advancements in hardware have increased the computing power, memory, storage, and wireless connectivity of handheld mobile devices. Smart-phone devices are used for everyday activities that range from Maps and Geo-location tagging to banking. Indeed

Information Technology Laboratory Brochure

January 24, 2012
Author(s)
Elizabeth B. Lennon
This brochure describes the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, its mission, highlights, and research programs.
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