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Planning Report 01-2: The Economic Impacts of NIST's Data Encryption Standard (DES) Program

October 1, 2001

Author(s)

David Leech, Michael Chinworth

[Prepared by TASC, Inc. for NIST] This report examines the evolution and economic significance of NISTs Data Encryption Standard (DES) Program. DES was

Calibration of Heat Flux Gages for Forum Heat Flux Measurements Working Group Interlaboratory Comparison. Report of Test FR 4015

August 20, 2001

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, John R. Shields

This Report of Test summarizes the results of calibrations of two heat flux gages performed in the Building and Fire Research Laboratory at the National

NIST/BFRL CALIBRATION SYSTEM FOR HEAT-FLUX GAGES

August 6, 2001

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, James R. Lawson, John R. Shields

This report of test describes a heat-flux gage calibration system that was developed at the National Bureau of Standards during the 1970s. It is based on a

LADAR Sensing Applications for Construction

June 1, 2001

Author(s)

Geraldine S. Cheok, William C. Stone

One potential breakthrough technology that stands to revolutionize construction surveying and status monitoring is known as laser range imaging. The device used

Technical Support for the Study of Droplet Interactions with Hot Surfaces

June 21, 2000

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang

The main objective is to provide technical support (literature review on water additives, fluid property and possibly droplet impact data) for the study of the

SCREENING OF CANDIDATE FIRE SUPPRESSANTS

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Marc R. Nyden, Jiann C. Yang, J D. Mather

Exploratory research has indicated that the following chemical families are likely 10 contain chemicals possessing both a high degree of fire suppression

Performance of a Fast Response Agent Concentration Meter

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Erik L. Johnsson, George W. Mulholland, Gerald T. Fraser, A Zuban, I I. Leonov

There is a need for monitoring the concentration of potential halon replacement chemicals with millisecond response time [I]. One scenario of great concern to

Scotch Pine Christmas Tree Fire Tests. REPORT OF TEST FR 4010

December 1, 1999

Author(s)

D W. Stroup, Laurean A. DeLauter, Jack C. Lee, G Roadarmel

A series of fire tests were conducted to characterize the potential hazard from ignition of Scotch Pine Christmas trees. Heat release rate was measured as a

Determination of Water Spray Drop Size and Speed From a Standard Orifice, Pendent Spray Sprinkler. Report of Test.

May 27, 1999

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr., T D. Belsinger, W H. Twilley

In order to characterize the water spray from a standard orifice,pendent spray sprinkler, measurements were made using an optical array probe droplet analyzer

A Progress Report on the NIST Convective Heat Flux Calibration Facility

March 15, 1999

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, C A. Womeldorf

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a convective heat flux calibration facility to allow evaluation of heat flux sensors. This

Performance and Modeling of Heat Flux Sensors in Different Environments

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, C A. Womeldorf

Heat flux measurement is not simple; care is required in selecting a suitable sensor for a given application. Surface substrate properties and the convective

Design and Uncertainty Analysis of a Second-Generation Convective Heat Flux Calibration Facility

January 1, 1999

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, C A. Womeldorf, William L. Grosshandler

The National Institute of Standards nad Technology has developed a convective heat flux facility to allow calibration of heat flux sensors. The facility

Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) Topological Vector Profile (TVP) Validation Procedures

May 1, 1998

Author(s)

W H. Dashiell, L A. Johnson, Lynne S. Rosenthal

This document describes an overview of the model for United States Geological Survey (USGS) recognition of private sector Certification Issuing Organizations

Criteria for United States Geological Survey (USGS) Recognizing Certificate Issuing Organizations: Functions and Requirements

May 1, 1998

Author(s)

W H. Dashiell, L A. Johnson, Lynne S. Rosenthal

This document describes an overview of the model for United States Geological Survey (USGS) recognition of private sector Certification Issuing Organizations

Overview of Model for United States Geological Survey Recognition of Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) Topological Vector Profile (TVP) Certification System

May 1, 1998

Author(s)

W H. Dashiell, L A. Johnson, Lynne S. Rosenthal

This document describes an overview of the model for United States Geological Survey (USGS) recognition of private sector certification issuing organizations

Model for Test Method Executive Control Committee (TMECC) Organization and Procedures Part of United States Geological Survey Recognition of Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) Topological Vector Profile (TVP) Certification System

May 1, 1998

Author(s)

W H. Dashiell, L A. Johnson, Lynne S. Rosenthal

This document describes an overview of the model for United States Geological Survey (USGS) recognition of private sector certification issuing organizations

Impact of Air and Refrigerant Maldistributions On the Performance of Finned-Tube Evaporators With R-22 and R-407C

July 1, 1997

Author(s)

J Lee, Piotr A. Domanski

The report presents basic features of the evaporator model, EVAP5M, and simulation results for an evaporator operating with R-22 and R-407C at non-uniform air

Facility for Calibrating Heat Flu Sensors in a Convective Environment

January 1, 1997

Author(s)

David G. Holmberg, Kenneth D. Steckler, C A. Womeldorf, William L. Grosshandler

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) presently conducts heat flux sensor calibrations using standard radiation methods. In practice

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL INFLUENCES OF HALOGENATED FIRE SUPPRESSANTS

January 1, 1997

Author(s)

Valeri I. Babushok, Anthony P. Hamins, Wing Tsang, T Noto

The specific mechanisms by which fire suppressants influence flame properties have been determined on the basis of computer simulations. Attention is focussed

THE INFLUENCE OF HALOGENATED FIRE SUPPRESSANTS ON THE COMBUSTION OF C1-C2 HYDROCARBONS

January 1, 1996

Author(s)

Valeri I. Babushok, Donald R. Burgess Jr., T Noto, Anthony P. Hamins, Wing Tsang, A W. Miziolek

Numerical simulations of the combustion of a number of fuels; (CH,, CH,OH, C2H,, GH, and C&J in air, in the presence and absence of fire suppressants, (CF,Br

Determination of Water Spray Drop Size and Velocity From a Low Pressure, High Momentum, Water Mist Nozzle. Report of Test.

May 31, 1995

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr., T D. Belsinger, W H. Twilley

In order to characterize the water spray from a low pressure, high momentum water mist nozzle, measurements were made using an optical array probe droplet

Parametric Study of Hydrogen Fluoride Formation in Suppressed Fires

May 9, 1995

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris, G. Gmurczyk

Some of the proposed replacements for CF3Br, the fluorinated hydrocarbons, are required in higher concentrations to extinguish fires and contain more halogen

SELECTION OF A SIMULANT OF CF3Br FOR USE IN ENGINE NACELLE CERTIFICATION TESTS

January 1, 1995

Author(s)

C A. Womeldorf, William L. Grosshandler, M Mitchell

This paper describes the selection of a simulant of CF3Br for the purpose of certification testing engine nacelles fire suppression systems. In order to

Pipe Flow Characteristics of Alternative Agents for Engine Nacelle Fire Protection

January 1, 1995

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Jiann C. Yang, William L. Grosshandler, Michelle King, C I. Boyer

As part of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and FAA Halon Replacement Project at NIST, the pipe flow characteristics were investigated for three engine nacelle

MODELING OF HYDROGEN FLUORIDE FORMATION FROM FLAME SUPPRESSANTS DURING COMBUSTION

January 1, 1995

Author(s)

Valeri I. Babushok, Donald R. Burgess Jr., Gregory T. Linteris, Wing Tsang, A W. Miziolek

We have completed an initial computational study related to acid gas formation for two of the leading near-term Halon substitutes, FE-13 (CF,H) and HFC-125 (C,F

Burning Rate of Premixed Methane-Air Flames Inhibited by Fluorinated Hydrocarbons

May 3, 1994

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris, L Truett

This paper presents the first measurements of the burning rate of premixed flames inhibited by three fluorinated hydrocarbons whos chemistry is similar to

Simulation of Dry Bay Discharge of Alternative Agents

January 1, 1994

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Thomas G. Cleary, William L. Grosshandler

As a continuation of the USAF/Navy/Amy/FAA sponsored halon replacement project, the discharge characteristics of the three selected akernative agents (CFJ, FC

Suppression of Effectiveness Studies of Halon-Alternative Agents in a Detonation/Deflagration Tube

January 1, 1994

Author(s)

G. Gmurczyk, W L. Grosshandler

The paper constitutes a brief report on the research done under highly dynamic conditions to find alternatives to halon 1301 for application to aircraft in

Simulation Studies of the Influence of Fluorine and Bromine Containing Fire Suppressants on Ignition Behavior

January 1, 1994

Author(s)

Valeri I. Babushok, Donald R. Burgess Jr., Wing Tsang, W Miziolek a

Mixing and Evaporation of Potential Halon 1301 Replacement Agents Following Release from Pressurized Bottles

January 1, 1994

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, Jiann C. Yang, B D. Breuel

The mixing and evaporation behavior of releases of potential halonreplacements for fire suppression have been investigated as part of a USAFadministered Halon