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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Fluoroalkyl Phosphorus Fire Extinguishing Agents

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

R E. Tapscott, J M. Shreeve, J D. Mather

Phosphorus compounds show extraordinary effectiveness as flame extinguishants, and there is evidence for a chemical mechanism. Most work to date, however, has

Tropodegradable Bromocarbon Extinguishants- Compound Selection and Testing Issues

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

Thermodynamics of Metal Agent Fire Extinguishment

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

The thermodynamics of oxides, carbonates, halides and related metal compounds involved in extinguishment by dry chemicals and metal agents has been analyzed. It

NIST Time and Frequency Services

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Michael A. Lombardi

NIST Computer Time Services: Internet Time Service (ITS), Automated Computer Time Service (ACTS), and time.gov Web Sites

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Judah Levine, Michael A. Lombardi, Andrew N. Novick

Underlying Technical Models for Information Technology Security

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

G Stoneburner

Underlying Technical Models for Information Technology Security provides a description of the technical foundations, termed models, that underlie secure

Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation Methods and Techniques

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

Morris J. Dworkin

This recommendation defines five confidentiality modes of operation for use with an underlying symmetric key block cipher algorithm: Electronic Codebook (ECB)

Advanced Technology Program: Performance of 50 Completed ATP Projects: Status Report Number 2

December 1, 2001

Author(s)

D M. Boville

Policymakers, program administrators, business managers, and others in this country have eagerly awaited a comprehensive look at results from ATP-funded

Standard Reference Material 1750: Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers, 13.8033 K to 429.7485 K

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Weston L. Tew, Gregory F. Strouse

The Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer (SPRT) is defined by the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) as the interpolating instrument for

Security Self-Assessment Guide for Information Technology Systems

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Marianne M. Swanson

[Withdrawn December 19, 2007; Superseded by SP 800-53 (Feb. 2005), http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918658, and SP 800-53A (July

The Fundamentals of Neutron Powder Diffraction

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

John R. Copley

Intrusion Detection Systems

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Rebecca Bace, Peter Mell

[Superseded by NIST SP 800-94, Guide to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=50951]

NIST Recommended Practice Guide: Capacitance Cell Measurement of the Out-of-Plane Expansion of Thin Films

November 1, 2001

Author(s)

Chad R. Snyder, F I. Mopsik

The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) continues to be a critical parameter in modeling for the microelectronics industry. Over the past several years, NIST

Guidelines on Active Content and Mobile Code

October 17, 2001

Author(s)

Wayne Jansen

[Superseded by SP 800-28 Version 2 (March 2008): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=152039] Active content technologies allow code, in

The Ninth Text REtrieval Conference (TREC-9)

October 1, 2001

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, Donna K. Harman

This paper provides an overview of the ninth Text REtrieval Conference (TREC-9) held in Gaithersburg, Maryland, November 13-16, 2000. TREC-9 is the latest in a

Heat Feedback to the Fuel Surface in Pool Fires (NIST SP 971)

August 1, 2001

Author(s)

Anthony P. Hamins, S. J. Fischer, Takashi Kashiwagi

A series of measurements designed to investigate the heat feedback in pool fires burning liquid fuels are reported. Such measurements are essential for the

Collected Reports and Publications by the National Institute of Standards and Technology on Heat Flux Gage Calibration and Usage

August 1, 2001

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, Star R. Burgess

This volume contains archival reports and publications produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and its predecessor, the National Bureau

NIST Recommended Practice Guide: The Use of Nomenclature in Dispersion Science and Technology

August 1, 2001

Author(s)

Vincent A. Hackley, Chiara F. Ferraris

This Special Publication is essentially a reprint of two NIST Special Publications, SP 945 and SP 946. This particular Practice Guide provides guidelines for

Metric Ruler: Toward a Metric America; August 2001 Revision

August 1, 2001

Author(s)

J B. McCracken

This document is a 300 mm plastic ruler containing information on the Modern Metric System.

Papers and Proceedings of the Advanced Technology Program's International Conference on the Economic Evaluation of Technological Change

July 1, 2001

Author(s)

R N. Spivack

This publication contains the Papers and Proceedings of the International Conference on the Economic Evaluation of Technological Change. This collection of

The International System of Units (SI), 2001 Edition

July 1, 2001

Author(s)

Barry N. Taylor

NIST Special Publication (SP) 330 is the United States version of the English text of the definitive international reference on the International System of

Report of the 86th National Conference on Weights and Measures

July 1, 2001

Author(s)

H V. Oppermann, T L. Grimes

The 86th annual meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures will be held in Washington, DC, July 22-26, 2001. The theme of the Conference is

Engineering Principles for Information Technology Security (A Baseline for Achieving Security)

June 15, 2001

Author(s)

G Stoneburner, Clark Hayden, Alexis Feringa

[Superseded by SP 800-27 Revision A (June 2004): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=151294] The Engineering Principles for Information

Standard Reference Material 1745: Indium Freezing-Point Standard and Standard Reference Material 2232: Indium DSC Melting-Point Standard

June 1, 2001

Author(s)

Gregory F. Strouse

The freezing point of indium (156.5985 degrees C) is a defining fixed point of the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). Realization of this

A Comparison of the Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules in FIPS 140-1 and FIPS 140-2

June 1, 2001

Author(s)

Stanley R. Snouffer, Arch Oldehoeft

Federal agencies, industry, and the public now rely on cryptography to protect information and communications used in critical infrastructures, electronic

A Statistical Test Suite for Random and Pseudorandom Number Generators for Cryptographic Applications

May 15, 2001

Author(s)

Andrew L. Rukhin, Juan Soto, James R. Nechvatal, Miles E. Smid, Elaine B. Barker, Stefan D. Leigh, M Levenson, M Vangel, D L. Banks, Nathanael A. Heckert, James F. Dray Jr., S C. Vo

[Superseded by SP 800-22 Revision 1a (April 2010): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=906762] This paper discusses some aspects of

Report on Forum 2000: Fluid Properties for New Technologies - Connecting Virtual Design with Physical Reality

May 14, 2001

Author(s)

James C. Rainwater, Daniel G. Friend, Howard J. Hanley, Allan H. Harvey, C D. Holcomb, Arno D. Laesecke, Joe W. Magee, Chris D. Muzny

Forum 2000, which addressed the present needs and priorities for thermophysical properties measurements, was held June 29, 2000, at the 14th Symposium for

Surges Happen! How to Protect the Appliances in Your Home

May 1, 2001

Author(s)

Francois D. Martzloff

This booklet has been prepared to help home dwellers, owners, contractors, insurance agents, and all parties interested in reducing the number of cases and

BFRL Publications, 2000, Volumes 1 and 2

May 1, 2001

Author(s)

Star R. Burgess, Glenn P. Forney, Nora H. Jason

BFRL Publications, 2000, contains publications produced by or for BFRL staff during 2000. Volume 1 contains Building Research Publications and Volume 2 contains

Infrared Transmittance Standards-2053, 2054, 2055, and 2056

May 1, 2001

Author(s)

Leonard M. Hanssen, Simon G. Kaplan