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Development and Demonstration of a Method to Evaluate Bio-Sampling Strategies Using Building Simulation and Sample Planning Software

June 10, 2010
Author(s)
William S. Dols, Jayne B. Morrow, Andrew K. Persily, Brett Matzke, Landon Sego, Lisa Nuffer, Brent Pulsipher
response and recovery sampling approaches and technologies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), along with several other agencies, have simulated a biothreat agent release within a facility at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on two separate

Degradation and Nanoparticle Release of Nanocomposite Coatings Exposed to UV Radiation

June 2, 2010
Author(s)
Tinh Nguyen, Bastien T. Pellegrin, Coralie Bernard, Xiaohong Gu, Justin M. Gorham, Paul E. Stutzman, Alexander J. Shapiro, Walter E. Byrd, Joannie W. Chin
The release of nanoparticles from nanocomposite coatings during their life cycle potentially has negative effects to the environments and presents a roadblock to their uses. The degradation and nanoparticle release of amine-cured epoxy coatings containing

The Need for Behavioral Theory in Evacuation Modeling

February 1, 2010
Author(s)
Erica D. Kuligowski, Steve M. Gwynne
This paper posits the need for comprehensive theories about human behavior in fire evacuations. These would be of value in and of themselves to improve training, education, and future data collection efforts, but would also allow for a complete behavioral

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) 2009 Annual Report

November 17, 2009
Author(s)
Willie E. May, Richard R. Cavanagh, Dianne L. Poster, Michael D. Amos
CSTL is entrusted with building, sustaining, and maximizing the chemical measurement system that is criticial to chemical technological innovation, economic competitiveness and new job growth for the benefit of the Nation.

NIST SRM (Standard Reference Material) 2460/2461 Standard Bullets and Casings Project

October 13, 2009
Author(s)
Jun-Feng Song, Thomas Brian Renegar, Xiaoyu Alan Zheng, Robert M. Thompson, Richard M. Silver, Martin M. Ols, Ted T. Vorburger
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has developed the Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2460 Bullets and 2461 Cartridge Cases. NIST has also

Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Floods, Every Day Failures and 1500 Miles of Levee - Risk Analysis Experiences and Lessons

October 1, 2009
Author(s)
Martin W. McCann , Said Salah-Mars, Jerry L. Foster, Gregory B. Baecher, Robert C. Patev, Harvey W. Jones, Therese P. McAllister
By the first quarter of 2006, two risk studies of major levee systems (over 1500 miles of levee) in the U.S. were underway. The IPET Risk and Reliability Analysis was a retrospective analysis and the DRMS was a prospective analysis intended to support

Degradation and Nanofiller Release of Polymer Nanocomposites Exposed to UV

July 15, 2009
Author(s)
Tinh Nguyen, Bastien T. Pellegrin, Alexander J. Shapiro, Xiaohong Gu, Joannie W. Chin
Nanofillers are increasingly used to enhance multifunctional properties of polymers. However, recent research suggests that nanomaterials may have a negative impact on the environmental health and safety. Since polymers are susceptible to photodegradation

Laboratory Recognition Process for Project 25 Compliance Assessment

June 30, 2009
Author(s)
Kurt Fischer, Andrew P. Thiessen
Project 25 (P25) is a standards development process for the design, manufacture and evaluation of interoperable digital two-way wireless communications products created by and for public safety professionals. The published P25 standards suite is

Development and Demonstration of a Method to Evaluate Bio-Sampling Strategies using Building Simulation and Sample Planning Software

June 1, 2009
Author(s)
William S. Dols, Jayne B. Morrow, Andrew K. Persily, Brett Matzke, Landon Sego, Lisa Nuffer, Brent Pulsipher
In an effort to validate and demonstrate response and recovery sampling approaches and technologies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), along with several other agencies, have simulated a bio-terrorist release within a facility at Idaho

Laboratory Recognition Process for Project 25 Compliance Assessment

January 1, 2009
Author(s)
Kurt Fischer, Andrew P. Thiessen
Project 25 (P25) is a standards development process for the design, manufacture and evaluation of interoperable digital two-way wireless communications products created by and for public safety professionals. The published P25 standards suite is

Modeling Human Behavior during Building Fires

December 30, 2008
Author(s)
Erica D. Kuligowski
Evacuation models, including engineering hand calculations and computational tools, are used to evaluate the level of safety provided by buildings during evacuation. Building designs, occupant procedures, and notification technology are based on the

Building Air Change Rate Estimates for CBR Analysis

September 15, 2008
Author(s)
Andrew K. Persily
Building air change rates impact energy consumption for space conditioning and indoor contaminant levels in relation to general indoor air quality issues as well as occupant exposure to airborne chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) agents. With

Homeland Security Simulation Domain: A Needs Analysis Overview

May 19, 2008
Author(s)
Charles R. McLean, Sanjay Jain, Yung-Tsun T. Lee
The effective use of modeling, simulation, and analysis (MSA) applications could greatly enhance our nation s ability to achieve homeland security goals. The development of MSA applications has been conducted largely on an ad hoc and piecemeal basis. There

Procedures for the Decontamination of Building Plumbing Systems

April 7, 2008
Author(s)
Stephen J. Treado, Mark A. Kedzierski, V. J. Gallardo
This paper presents a discussion of methods for decontaminating building plumbing systems and restoring them to safe operation, based on generic contaminant characteristics. More specific recommendations are being developed that link decontamination

Portable X-Ray Systems for Use in Bomb Identification and Interdiction

December 1, 2007
Author(s)
Nicholas G. Paulter Jr.
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 technicians and investigators. These systems comprise the x-ray generator, the image acquisition

Wireless Sensor Network Based on IEEE 1451.0 and IEEE 1451.5-802.11

August 1, 2007
Author(s)
Kang B. Lee, Yuyin Song
This paper describes a wireless sensor network (WSN) based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) s 1451.0, 1451.5, and 802.11 standards. The implementation of the IEEE-based WSN was developed at the National Institute of Standards

Guide for the Selection of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Decontamination Equipment for First Responders

March 1, 2007
Author(s)
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 Responders is to provide emergency first responders with information to aid them in the selection of
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