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Trajectory Generation for an On-Road Autonomous Vehicle

June 26, 2006
Author(s)
John A. Horst, Anthony J. Barbera
We describe an algorithm that generates a smooth trajectory (position, velocity, and acceleration) for a non-holonomic vehicle autonomously navigating within the constraints of lanes in a road. The technique models both vehicle paths and lane segments as

Using 4D/RCS to Address AI Knowledge Integration

June 26, 2006
Author(s)
Craig I. Schlenoff, James S. Albus, Elena R. Messina, Tony Barbera, Rajmohan (. Madhavan, Stephen B. Balakirsky
In this paper, we show how 4D/RCS incorporates and integrates multiple types of disparate knowledge representation techniques into a common, unifying architecture. 4D/RCS is based on the supposition that different knowledge representation techniques offer

Validating Portability of Step-NC Tool Center Programming

June 26, 2006
Author(s)
Sid Venkatesh, David Odendahl, Xun W. Xu, John L. Michaloski, Frederick M. Proctor, Thomas Kramer
A joint effort between Boeing and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was undertaken for validating and evaluating STEP AP238 (STEP-NC) Conformance Class 1 (CC1) for 5-axis machining. STEP-NC is a new manufacturing standard to support

Spectroscopy of atomic and molecular ions using quantum logic

June 25, 2006
Author(s)
Piet Schmidt, Till P. Rosenband, Jeroen Koelemeij, David Hume, Wayne M. Itano, James C. Bergquist, David J. Wineland
Recently developed techniques for quantum computation using trapped ions allow unprecedented coherent control of the internal and external states of single atoms. Here we report how these techniques can be employed to perform precision spectroscopy of

Phase Formation, Crystal Chemistry, and Properties in the Magnetic Dielectric System Bi 2 O 3- Fe 2 O 3- Nb 2 O 5

June 22, 2006
Author(s)
M W. Lufaso, Terrell A. Vanderah, I M. Pazos, Igor Levin, Juan C. Nino, Virgil Provenzano, Peter K. Schenck, Robert S. Roth
Subsolidus phase relations have been determined for the Bi2O3-Fe2O3-Nb2O5 system in air (900-1075 C). Three new ternary phases were observed Bi3Fe0.5Nb1.5O9 with an Aurivillius-type structure, and two phases with approximate stoichiometries Bi17Fe2Nb31O106

Single Point Optical Calibration of Accelerometers at NIST

June 21, 2006
Author(s)
Beverly F. Payne
Typical accelerometer calibrations by laser interferometer are performed by measuring displacement at three places on the shaker table. Each of these measurements made along the perimeter of the accelerometer require repositioning and realigning of the

Entity Knowledge Model Supporting Intelligent Systems

June 20, 2006
Author(s)
Hui-Min Huang, James S. Albus, Elena R. Messina, Harry A. Scott, Maris Juberts
Intelligent systems operate in uncertain and complex environments. In order to achieve their goals, these systems require rich and updated knowledge about the environment and about their own capabilities to enable proper decision making processes. A

Large-Scale Calculation of Dielectronic Recombination Parameters for Mg-Like Fe

June 20, 2006
Author(s)
I Murakami, T Kato, D Kato, U I. Safronova, T E. Cowan, Yuri Ralchenko
Energy levels, radiative transition probabilities, and autoionization rates for $1s^22s^22p^63l'nl$ ($n$=3-12, $l \le n-1$) and $1s^22s^22p^64l'nl$ ($n$=4-7, $l \le n-1$) states in Mg-like iron (Fe$^14+}$) are calculated by the Hartree-Fock-Relativistic

Natural Linewidth of the 401-nm Laser-Cooling Transition in Er I

June 20, 2006
Author(s)
Jabez J. McClelland
A measurement of the natural linewidth of the 401 nm 4f 126s 2 ( 3H 6) {rarr} 4f 12( 3H)6s6p ( 1P o 1) (6,1) 7 o transition in Er I is presented. Using laser-induced fluorescence in an atomic beam, a linewidth of (36.0 {plus or minus} 1.2) MHz is observed

Quantum Key Distribution System Operating at Sifted-Key Rate over 4 Mbit/s

June 19, 2006
Author(s)
Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Hai Xu, Barry J. Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David H. Su, Ronald Boisvert, Charles W. Clark, Carl J. Williams
A complete fiber-based polarization encoding quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on the BB84 protocol has been developed at National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST). The system can be operated at a sifted key rate of more than 4 Mbit/s

TRC Thermodynamic Tables - Non-Hydrocarbon Supplement No. NH95

June 19, 2006
Author(s)
Michael D. Frenkel
1. Table 23-2-1-(1.18100)-db - Pages db-5851.0 and db-5851.1 New table for methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate containing the density for the real fluid at selected temperatures and pressures. 2. Table 23-2-1-(1.18140)-db - Pages db-5855.0 and db-5855.1 New table for

Determining Design Fires for Design-Level and Extreme Events

June 16, 2006
Author(s)
Richard W. Bukowski
Proper fire safety design requires the appropriate selection of design fires against which the performance of the building is evaluated. The selection of the design fire(s) directly impacts all aspects of fire safety performance, including the structural

Atom-based stabilization for laser-pumped atomic clocks

June 15, 2006
Author(s)
Vladislav Gerginov, V Shah, Svenja A. Knappe, Leo W. Hollberg, John E. Kitching
We describe a novel technique for stabilizing frequency shifts in laser-interrogated vapor-cell atomic clocks. The method suppresses frequency shifts due to changes in the laser frequency, intensity and modulation index as well as atomic vapor density. The

X-Ray Topography for Fractography of Single-Crystal Components

June 15, 2006
Author(s)
David R. Black, George D. Quinn
X-ray diffraction topography, which is sensitive to local strain and/or crystallographic orientation, provides a unique view of single-crystal samples both before and after fracture. It can find strength and performance limiting surface and subsurface

Certification of SRM 114q: Part I

June 14, 2006
Author(s)
Chiara F. Ferraris, William F. Guthrie, A Aviles, Robin K. Haupt, Bruce S. MacDonald
The standard reference material (SRM) for fineness of cement, SRM 114, is an integral part of the calibration material routinely used in the cement industry to qualify cements. Being a powder, the main physical properties of cement, prior to hydration, are

Certification of SRM 114q: Part II

June 14, 2006
Author(s)
Chiara F. Ferraris, Max A. Peltz, William F. Guthrie, A Aviles, Robin K. Haupt, Bruce S. MacDonald
The standard reference material (SRM) for fineness of cement, SRM 114, is an integral part of the calibration material routinely used in the cement industry to qualify cements. Being a powder, the main physical properties of cement, prior to hydration, are
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