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Collaboration Between NPL and NIST

November 7, 2000
Author(s)
K B. Gebbie
… Since its inception in 1901, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (then the National Bureau of Standards) has … of the world's most important contributions to science and technology. The bonds forged between NIST and NPL are today …

Introduction to Evaluating Biometric Systems

February 21, 2000
Author(s)
P J. Phillips, Alvin F. Martin, Charles L. Wilson, Mark A. Przybocki
… Biometric technology has the potential to provide secure access using … many existing systems is unknown. Potential users of this technology need to know what questions to ask and how to … and maximum expected security level provided by each technology are discussed as the advantages and disadvanteages …

Towards a Process to Quantify the Hazard of Fire Protection Design Alternatives

May 1, 2019
Author(s)
Paul A. Reneke, Morgan Bruns, Stanley W. Gilbert, Chandler P. MacLaren, Richard D. Peacock, Thomas G. Cleary, David T. Butry
… that have the potential to improve life safety in residences including barrier fabrics for upholstered … new nano-scaled flame retardants, or better fire detector technology. However, there is no accepted methodology … Laboratory of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) is undertaking an effort to develop a …

High-speed low-power neuromorphic systems based on magnetic Josephson junctions

October 25, 2018
Author(s)
Michael Schneider, Christine A. Donnelly, Stephen E. Russek
… flux quantum (SFQ) circuits form a natural neuromorphic technology with SFQ pulses and superconducting transmission … modulated by incorporating nanoscale magnetic structure in the barrier. The magnetic state of embedded nanoclusters … learning. The advantage of this magnetic superconducting technology is that it combines natural spiking behavior and …

Net-Zero Energy Residential Building Component Cost Estimates and Comparisons

October 4, 2016
Author(s)
Joshua D. Kneifel, Eric G. O'Rear
… Such an example of these capabilities is on display in the NetZero Energy Residential Test Facility (NZERTF), … located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. While the NIST … measures into building design and more energy-efficient technology diffuses into the marketplace. In order to update …

The Impact of Scenario Development on the Performance of Speech Translation Systems Prescribed by the SCORE Framework

September 25, 2009
Author(s)
Brian A. Weiss, Craig I. Schlenoff
… for Tactical Use (TRANSTAC) program is a focused advanced technology research and development program. The intent of … of different languages to communicate with each other in real-world tactical situations without the need for an interpreter. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with support from the Mitre Corporation …

Network Communications for Weld Cell Integration - Status of Standards Development

June 18, 2003
Author(s)
William G. Rippey
… Network technology is being used more and more to replace direct … systems. The standardization of device-level network technology, and the gradual appearance of network capable … An effort by the Robotics Industries Association (RIA) in sponsoring general purpose network standards for robots is …

Extended Hierarchical Solvent Perturbations from Curved Surfaces of Mesoporous Silica Particles in a Deep Eutectic Solvent

June 15, 2018
Author(s)
Joshua A. Hammons, Fan Zhang, Jan Ilavsky
… their diffuse structures are known to be affected in the presence of charged surface, similar to other room … however, remains unexplored experimentally. We performed in situ, synchrotron-based ultra-small angle X-ray scattering … of charged mesoporous silica particles (MPS) (≈ 0.5 µm in diameter) suspended in both water and a common type of DES …

Application of a Natural Ventilation System Design Tool To A School Building

November 8, 2013
Author(s)
Steven J. Emmerich, William S. Dols, Brian J. Polidoro
… A software tool to aid in the design of natural ventilation systems has recently … and wind-driven airflow. The tool assists the designer in performing the following steps in developing the natural ventilation system design … airflow analysis, building energy, building technology, computer program, design tool, indoor air …

A PROPOSED TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING AERODYNAMIC PRESSURES ON RESIDENTIAL HOMES

February 16, 2011
Author(s)
Tuan-Chun Fu, Aly Mousaad Aly, Arindam Chowdhury, Girma Bitsuamlak, DongHun Yeo, Emil Simiu
… Wind loads on low-rise buildings in general and residential homes in particular can differ significantly depending upon the laboratory in which they were measured. The differences are due in large … Aerodynamics, atmospheric surface layer, building technology, low-rise structures, open jet facilities, …

Data-Assisted Design for Wind Loading

June 1, 2002
Author(s)
Emil Simiu, Fahim Sadek, T Whalen, S Jang, L L. Lu, S M. Diniz, A Grazini, Michael A. Riley
… tests conducted at the University of Western Ontario in the 1970's. In spite of the advances they entailed at the time, those … These errors can exceed 60 %.Significant improvements in main wind-load resisting system and component design can … behavior, building technology, database-assisted design, dynamic response, …

Ultrasonic Extraction/Anodic Stripping Voltammetry for Determining Lead in Household Paint: A Laboratory Evaluation

April 1, 2001
Author(s)
Walter J. Rossiter Jr, M Vangel, M E. McKnight, A Signor, Walter E. Byrd
… that one of the two ASV electrochemical instruments was in calibration, whereas the response of the second ASV … tests were often considerably less than the lead levels in the test panels. Depending on the combination of five … %, with the median recovery being 63 %. These findings are in sharp contrast with previously published results of an …

NIST Workshop Report: Whole Community Preparedness in Smart Cities and Communities

November 28, 2025
Author(s)
William Dunaway, Cheyney O'Fallon, Wenqi Guo, Thomas Roth
… In August 2024, the Smart Connected Systems Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducted a workshop entitled, "Whole … for disaster management, achieving balance between technology integration and community engagement, the …

Machine Learning Based Forecasting for Building Fires

January 9, 2026
Author(s)
Wai Cheong Tam, Hongqiang Fang, Yifei Ding
The fast-evolving conditions of rapid fire progressions demand swift and informed decision-making from firefighters. This paper presents a series of research efforts to develop artificial intelligent-driven technologies that provide real-time, actionable

PSCR 2021: Innovating Along Side Public Safety

September 28, 2021
Author(s)
Sarah Hughes
… During this session, Adam Caplan, an immersive technology evangelist, and Division Chief Scot Barthelmass of … they should collaborate together to advance communication technology for public safety. …

NIST Measurement Services: Photometric Calibrations

July 10, 2018
Author(s)
Carl C. Miller, Maria E. Nadal, Benjamin K. Tsai, Yuqin Zong
… The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides calibration services for submitted … Additionally, the National Institute of Standards and Technology issues calibrated standards of luminous intensity, …

Metrological Traceability for Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus

May 9, 2013
Author(s)
Robert R. Zarr
… with policy at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is presented. A brief example for … determined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1016 mm guarded-hot-plate appara-tus is described. …

Recent Advances in High-Voltage, High-Frequency Silicon-Carbide Power Device

October 1, 2006
Author(s)
Allen R. Hefner Jr., Ryu Sei-Hyung, Hull Brett, David W. Berning, Colleen E. Hood, Jose M. Ortiz-Rodriguez, Angel Rivera-Lopez, Tam H. Duong, Adwoa Akuffo, Madelaine H. Hernandez
… conversion systems. The DARPA Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Technology (WBST) High Power Electronics (HPE) program is … the development of HV-HF SiC power semiconductor technology. In this paper, some of the recent advances in development of … Recent Advances in High-Voltage, High-Frequency Silicon-Carbide Power Device …

NIST Reference Densitometer for Visual Diffuse Transmission Density

July 26, 1999
Author(s)
E A. Early, Christopher L. Cromer, X Xiong, D J. Dummer, Thomas R. O'Brian, Albert C. Parr
… The Optical Technology Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a new reference densitometer for … standards and to determine the combined uncertainty in transmission density associated with the calibrations. …

Civil Infrastructure Systems Research: Government Perspective.

August 28, 1997
Author(s)
Richard N. Wright
… strategy for research, development and deployment in support of the industries of construction has been … on Construction and Building of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Technological Innovation. …
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