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Special Publication (NIST SP)

X-Ray Topography

February 4, 2004

Author(s)

David R. Black, Gabrielle G. Long

The study of the interrelationships between processing, structure and properties of materials is fundamental to the field of materials science and engineering

Building and Fire Research Laboratory Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions 2003.

February 1, 2004

Author(s)

Kellie A. Beall, J E. Hill

This is the biennial report for 2002-2003 for the Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an

Computer Security Incident Handling Guide

January 16, 2004

Author(s)

Timothy Grance, Karen Kent, Brian Kim

[Superseded by SP 800-61 Rev. 1 (March 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=51289] NIST Special Publication 800-61, Computer

The NIST 3 Megawatt Quantitative Heat Release Rate Facility

January 12, 2004

Author(s)

Rodney A. Bryant, Thomas J. Ohlemiller, Erik L. Johnsson, Anthony P. Hamins, B S. Grove, William F. Guthrie, Alexander Maranghides

The 3 Megawatt Heat Release Rate Facility was developed at NIST as a first step toward having broad capabilities for making quantitative large scale fire

Predicting re suppression in a simulated engine nacelle

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

J C. Hewson, David R. Keyser

The Vulcan re-eld model is employed to simulate the evolution of pool res and the distribution of re suppressants in a engine nacelle simulator. The objective

Remote Frequency Calibrations: The NIST Frequency Measurement and Analysis Service

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Michael A. Lombardi

Heat-Flux Sensor Calibration

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Benjamin K. Tsai, Charles E. Gibson, M V. Annageri, D P. DeWitt, Robert D. Saunders

Terminology for Specifying the Autonomy Levels for Unmanned Systems: Version 1.0

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Hui-Min Huang

This document, produced by the Federal Agencies Ad Hoc Autonomy Levels for Unmanned Systems (ALFUS) Working Group (WG), lists the terminology to support the

THE EFFECT OF OPTICAL CONFIGURATION SELECTION ON PHASE DOPPLER ANEMOMETER FIRE SUPPRESANT NOZZLE CHARACTERIZATIONS

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

John M. Davis, P J. Disimile

Velocity and Drop Size Distriutions Downstream Generic Clutter Elements Found Within Engine Nacelles

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

P J. Disimile, J R. Tucker, Joe Stern, Luke Mehl, B Croswell

The current work is presented as part of an effort to help develop a spray transport model that would be used within the computational fire code currently under

Stopwatch and Timer Calibrations

January 1, 2004

Author(s)

Jeff C. Gust, R M. Graham, Michael A. Lombardi

Report of the 88th National Conference on Weights and Measures

December 9, 2003

Author(s)

Linda D. Crown, K M. Dresser, Steven E. Cook, Juana S. Williams, R C. Suiter, L T. Sebring, H V. Oppermann

The 88th Annual Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held July 13 through 17, 2003, at the John Ascuaga s Nugget Hotel in

NIST 3 Megawatt Quantitative Heat Release Rate Facility (NIST SP 1007)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Rodney A. Bryant, Thomas J. Ohlemiller, Erik L. Johnsson, Anthony P. Hamins, B S. Grove, William F. Guthrie, Alexander Maranghides, George W. Mulholland

The 3 Megawatt Heat Release Rate Facility was developed at NIST as a first step toward having broad capabilities for making quantitative large scale fire

December 2003 Public Update on the Federal Building and Fire Safety Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster (NIST SP 1000-4)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Sivaraj Shyam-Sunder

Summarizes World Trade Center (WTC) investigation activities since the May 2003 progress report. Access has been obtained to nearly all of the important

Modeling Fire Growth and Spread in Houses. (Abstract/Presentation/Visuals)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan

In cooperation with the fire protection engineering community, a numerical fire model, Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), is being developed at NIST to study fire

Introduction. (Presentation)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

William M. Pitts

Numerical Model of Bubbling Thermoplastics. (Abstract/Presentation)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

Kathryn M. Butler

Thermoplastic materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS) are widely used in household furnishings, and therefore constitute a

Value Assignment and Uncertainty Estimation of Selected Light Stable Isotope Reference Materials: RMs 8543-8545, RMs 8562-8564, and RM 8566

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

R M. Verkouteren, D Klinedinst

We report the technical basis for value assignments of several carbon and oxygen stable isotope reference materials distributed by NIST and the International

Fire Growth and Spread Models. (Model for Opposed Flow Flame Spread Over Charring Materials.) (Abstract/Presentation/Visuals)

December 1, 2003

Author(s)

A A. Atreya, Howard R. Baum

Opposed-flow flame spread over the surface of a semi-infinite solid has been a subject of much investigation in the past. Several elegant analytical flame

Certification of Standard Reference Material 1474a, A Polyethylene Resin

November 14, 2003

Author(s)

J R. Maurey, Kathleen M. Flynn, Charles M. Guttman

The melt flow rate of Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1474a, a linear polyethylene (narrow MWD ethylene-hexene copolymer) resin, was determined to be 5.10 g

Certification of a Polystyrene Synthetic Polymer, SRM 2888

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Charles M. Guttman, William R. Blair, B M. Fanconi, R J. Goldschmidt, William E. Wallace, S Wetzel, David L. VanderHart

The certification of a polystyrene standard reference material, SRM 2888, is described. The M w of SRM 2888 was determined by light scattering to be 7.19 x 10

Certification of the Rheological Behavior of SRM 2491, Polydimethylsiloxane

November 1, 2003

Author(s)

Carl R. Schultesiz, Kathleen M. Flynn, Stefan D. Leigh

The certification of the rheological properties of Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2491, a non-Newtonian fluid consisting of polydimethylsiloxane, is

Guideline on Network Security Testing

October 15, 2003

Author(s)

John P. Wack, Miles C. Tracy, Murugiah P. Souppaya

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-115, Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment, http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id

Care and Handling for the Preservation of CDs and DVDs -- A Guide for Librarians and Archivists

October 15, 2003

Author(s)

Frederick R. Byers

This document is a comprehensive review of procedures for the care and handling of optical disc media, providing both guidlines and introductory information for

Guide to Information Technology Security Services

October 13, 2003

Author(s)

Timothy Grance, Joan Hash, Marc Stevens, K O'Neal, N Bartol

Organizations frequently must evaluate and select a variety of information technology (IT) security services in order to maintain and improve their overall IT

Security Considerations in the Information System Development Life Cycle

October 10, 2003

Author(s)

Timothy Grance, Joan Hash, Marc Stevens

[Superseded by SP 800-64 Rev. 1 (June 2004): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=151285] The need to provide protection for federal

Guide to Selecting Information Technology Security Products

October 9, 2003

Author(s)

Timothy Grance, Marc Stevens, Marissa Myers

The selection of IT security products is an integral part of the design, development and maintenance of an IT security infrastructure that ensures

Guide to Information Technology Security Services

October 9, 2003

Author(s)

Timothy Grance, Joan Hash, Marc Stevens, Kristofor O'Neal, Nadya Bartol

Organizations frequently must evaluate and select a variety of information technology (IT) security services in order to maintain and improve their overall IT

Building an Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program

October 1, 2003

Author(s)

Mark Wilson, Joan Hash

NIST Special Publication 800-50, Building An Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program, provides guidance for building an effective

Thirteenth International Conference on Computer Technology in Welding

October 1, 2003

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, William G. Rippey

The Thirteenth International Conference on Computer Technology in Welding was held June 18, 2003 in Orlando, Florida, under the sponsorship of the American