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New night vision goggle gain definition

May 12, 2015
Author(s)
Vyacheslav B. Podobedov, George P. Eppeldauer, Thomas C. Larason
A new definition is proposed for the calibration of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) gains. This definition is based on the measurement of radiometric input and output quantities of the NVG. While the old definition used the “equivalent fL” which is a non SI

Literature Review of Mobile Robots for Manufacturing

May 6, 2015
Author(s)
Michael O. Shneier, Roger V. Bostelman
Mobile robots are devices that can move autonomously to accomplish their goals. This paper provides a review of such robots, mainly oriented towards manufacturing applications. It describes the kinds of mobile robots that are used and what criteria are

Free Space Microwave Non Destructive Characterization of Composite Materials

May 4, 2015
Author(s)
Jan Obrzut, Ahmed M. Hassan, Edward J. Garboczi
We present a free-space microwave experimental measurement system for the non-destructive testing of composite materials. The system operates in the Q- frequency band of 30 GHz to 50 GHz with fixed wave propagation distance between free-space antennas

Measuring collected gas with microwave and acoustic resonances

April 23, 2015
Author(s)
Keith A. Gillis, James W. Schmidt, Michael R. Moldover, James B. Mehl
With calibrations of large flow meters in mind, we established the feasibility of determining the mass M of argon gas contained within a 0.3 m 3 commercially manufactured pressure vessel ("tank") with a relative standard uncertainty of u r(M) = 0.0016 at 0

Electron Spin Resonance Scanning Probe Spectroscopy for Ultra-Sensitive Biochemical Studies

April 22, 2015
Author(s)
Jason P. Campbell, Jason T. Ryan, Pragya R. Shrestha, Zhanglong Liu, Canute I. Vaz, Jihong Kim, Vasileia Georgiou, Kin P. Cheung
Electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy’s affinity for detecting paramagnetic free radicals, or spins, has been increasingly employed to examine a large variety of biochemical interactions. Such paramagnetic species are broadly found in nature and can

Design and Capabilities of NISTs Scale-Model Smokestack Simulator (SMSS)

April 17, 2015
Author(s)
Aaron N. Johnson, Joey T. Boyd, Eric Harman, Mohammad M. Khalil, Jacob E. Ricker, Christopher J. Crowley, Rodney A. Bryant, Iosif I. Shinder
The amount of CO 2 emitted from a coal-fired power plant (CFPP) is measured by continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) permanently installed in the exhaust smokestack. Both the CO 2 concentration and the bulk flow are continuously measured by CEMS

Micro-Flow Calibration Facility at NIST

April 15, 2015
Author(s)
James W. Schmidt, John D. Wright
The Fluid Metrology Group (FMG) at NIST is developing a primary, dynamic gravimetric liquid flow standard for use in the range 1 mL/min to 100 nL/min (and eventually lower). An elevated reservoir of water with a pressure head of a few centimeters provides

NIST's Fully Dynamic Gravimetric Liquid Flowmeter Standard.

April 13, 2015
Author(s)
Jodie G. Pope, Aaron N. Johnson, Bernard J. Filla, Joey T. Boyd, Vern E. Bean, Christopher J. Crowley
We describe a new dynamic, gravimetric, liquid flow standard (LFS) that determines flow by measuring the rate of change of the liquid mass accumulating in a collection tank. The LFS is a fully- automated,15 kg/s system that uses a proportional–integral

Traceability for Microwave Power Measurements: Past, Present, and Future

April 13, 2015
Author(s)
Ronald A. Ginley
The need for traceable microwave power measurements for use in communications, defense, spectral line investigation, molecular particle signature identification, material property characterization and others is well established. Traceability for power

Building a Spring-Transport Mechanism for Spinning Rotor Gauges

April 3, 2015
Author(s)
James A. Fedchak, Julia K. Scherschligt, Makfir Sefa, Nick Phandinh
Spinning rotor gauges (SRGs) are widely used as transfer standards in inter-laboratory comparisons and as secondary standards by calibration laboratories. In both of these applications, it is necessary to ship the SRG for calibration, often internationally

Cavity ring-down spectrometer for high-fidelity molecular absorption measurements

April 1, 2015
Author(s)
Vincent T. Sironneau, Hong Lin, Zachary Reed, Joseph T. Hodges
We present a cavity ring-down spectrometer which was developed for near-infrared measurements of laser absorption by atmospheric greenhouse gases. This system has several important attributes that make it possible to conduct broad spectral surveys and to

NGD Cold Neutron Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Analysis Spectrometer at NIST

April 1, 2015
Author(s)
Rick L. Paul, Dagistan NMN Sahin, Jeremy C. Cook, Christoph W. Brocker, Richard M. Lindstrom, Donna J. O'Kelly
A new instrument for cold neutron prompt gamma-ray activation analysis (CNPGAA) has been designed and constructed as part of the recent expansion of the cold neutron guide hall at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). Located on neutron guide NGD

First measurements of the flux integral with the new NIST-4 watt balance

March 31, 2015
Author(s)
Darine El Haddad, Frank Seifert, Leon Chao, Yusi A. Cao, Georgio A. Sineriz, Jon R. Pratt, David B. Newell, Stephan Schlamminger
In early 2014, construction of a new watt balance, named NIST-4, has started at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In a watt balance, similar to a mass comparator, the gravitational force of an unknown mass is compensated by an

Draining Test Measures and Provers

March 26, 2015
Author(s)
Gloria D. Lee
This article reviews the correct procedures for draining 5-gallon test measures and truck mounted provers, frequently asked questions concerning the test procedures for draining test measures and provers, and provides information on additional training

"Weighing" a Gas With Microwave and Acoustic Resonances

March 24, 2015
Author(s)
Keith A. Gillis, James B. Mehl, James W. Schmidt, Michael R. Moldover
With calibrations of large flow meters in mind, we established the feasibility of determining the mass Mof argon gas contained within a 0.3 m 3 commercially manufactured pressure vessel ("tank") with a relative uncertainty of u r(M) = 0.0015 at 0.6 MPa by
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