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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Optical Fiber Power Meter Calibrations at NIST

June 1, 2000

Author(s)

Igor Vayshenker, Xiaoyu X. Li, David J. Livigni, Thomas Scott, Christopher L. Cromer

NIST has established measurement services for the calibration of optical fiber power meters at the three nominal wavelengths of 850, 1300, and 1550 nm using

Review of Technologies for Active Suppression of Fuel Tank Explosions

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Ginger Bennett

Relative Benefit Assessment of Fire Protection System Changes

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Ginger Bennett

Detection and Measurement of Middle Distillate Fuel Vapors Using Tunable Dye Lasers.

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

K L. Mcnesby, R T. Wainner, A W. Miziolek, W M. Jackson, I A. McLaren

A sensor for measurement of vapors from the hydrocarbon-based fuels JP-8, DF-2, and gasoline is described. The sensor is based upon a previously reported laser

A METHOD FOR EXTINGUISHING ENGINE NACELLE FIRES BY USE OF INTUMESCENT COATINGS

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Ginger Bennett

MODELING THE EFFECT OF WATER SPRAY SUPPRESSION ON LARGE-SCALE POOL FIRES

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

P E. DesJardin, L A. Gritzo, S R. Tieszen

In practical fire suppression systems for large rooms or compartments, water sprinklers are often located on or near the ceilings. In this configuration, the

Extinction of Counterflow Diffusion Flames with Fine-Water Droplets

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

A K. Lazzarini, Harsha K. Chelliah, R H. Krauss, Gregory T. Linteris

Fire Suppression by Particulate Containing Metallic Compounds

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

P N. Wanigarathne, R H. Krauss, Harsha K. Chelliah, Robert J. Davis

Water Mist Suppression of Methane/Air and Propane/Air Counterflow Flames

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

E J. Zegers, B A. Williams, R S. Sheinson, J W. Fleming

inhibition of Premixed Methane-Air Flames by Submicron Water Mists

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Stephen P. Fuss, d J. Dye, B A. Williams, J W. Fleming

Suppression Effectiveness Screening for Impulsively Discharged Agents

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

William L. Grosshandler, Anthony P. Hamins, S R. Charagundla, Cary Presser

EXPERIMENTAL AND MECHANISTIC INVESTIGATION OF OPPOSED-FLOW PROPANE / AIR FLAMES BY PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Valeri I. Babushok, R T. Wainner, K L. Mcnesby, R G. Daniel, A W. Miziolek

In this work. we repoil the results of experimental and con1put:itioiial studies on inhibition and extinction of opposed-flow propane (C&)-air tlaines by DMMP

Flame Inhibition by Ferrocene, Alone and with CO2 and Cf3H

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Gregory T. Linteris, M D. Rumminger

Experimental Investigation of Extinguishment of Laminar Diffusion Flames By Thermal Agents

May 2, 2000

Author(s)

Rodney A. Bryant, Marcia L. Huber, William M. Pitts

As part of the National effort to identify effective replacements for halon fire suppressants, NIST has been investigating whether highly effective thermal

An Interpretation of the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement

May 1, 2000

Author(s)

Raghu N. Kacker

The Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) is intended for all scientific and technological measurements in science, engineering, commerce

Ninth International Conference on Computer Technology in Welding, September 28-30, 1999, Detroit, MI

May 1, 2000

Author(s)

Thomas A. Siewert, C Pollock

This is the proceedings of the ninth conference in this series. It was held September 28 to 30, 1999, in Detroit, MI, under the sponsorship of the American

A Guide to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment

May 1, 2000

Author(s)

H Delaney, R van de Zande

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the general principles and concepts behind the European Union's (EU

NIST Serial Holdings 2000

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Susan A. Sanders, S S. Edwards

This publication contains bibliographic information on approximately 5,000 titles held in the NIST Research Library, representing current and noncurrent

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) 2000 Directory

March 1, 2000

Author(s)

Vanda R. White

The NVLAP Directory is published annually and provides a listing of laboratories accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)

Building and Fire Research Laboratory Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions 1999.

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

A J. Fowell

This is the 1999 annual report of the NIST Building and Fire Research Laboratory, BFRL. It presents the impacts, accomplishments, recognition and activities of

Secondary Ferrite Number Reference Materials: Gage Calibration and Assignment of Values

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Christopher N. McCowan, Thomas A. Siewert, D P. Vigliotti, C M. Wang

Ferrite Numbers (FN) were assigned to blocks of stainless steel that serve as secondary ferrite reference materials (RM 8480 and 8481), and these specimens were

Building and Fire Research Laboratory Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions, 1999.

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

J E. Snell

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST/BFRL), one of NIST's measurements and standards laboratories

Guide to the Nomenclature of Particle Dispersion Technology for Ceramic Systems

February 1, 2000

Author(s)

Vincent A. Hackley

It is generally agreed that measurements and standards play an integral role in the manufacture of ceramic materials. They enhance reliability by providing a

A User's Guide for FAST: Engineering Tools for Estimating Fire Growth and Smoke Transport

January 3, 2000

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, Paul A. Reneke, Walter W. Jones, Richard W. Bukowski, Glenn P. Forney

FAST is a collection of fire modeling tools which uses the underlying fire model CFAST and adds the routines of FIREFORM to provide engineering calculations of

NIST Measurement Services: Error Analysis and Calibration Uncertainty of Capacitance Standards at NIST

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Yui-May Chang

This document presents the analysis of error sources that contribute to the total uncertainty of capacitance calibrations at the National Institute of Standards

Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Fire Suppressing Gas Generators

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Stephen Fallis, Russell Reed, Paul Wierenga, Gary Holland, Yue-Cherng Lu

The Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Gas Generator project is a collaborative effort between Primex Aerospace Company (PAC) and the Naval Air

Definitions of Terms and Modes Used at NIST for Value-Assignment of Reference Materials for Chemical Measurement

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Willie E. May, Reenie M. Parris, C. M. Beck II, John D. Fassett, Robert R. Greenberg, Franklin R. Guenther, Gary W. Kramer, Stephen A. Wise, T E. Gills, R J. Gettings, Bruce S. MacDonald

Definitions of Terms and Modes Used at NIST for Value-Assignment of Reference Materials for Chemical Measurements

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

Willie E. May, Reenie M. Parris, C M. Beck, John D. Fassett, Robert R. Greenberg, Franklin R. Guenther, Gary W. Kramer, Stephen Wise, T E. Gills, Jennifer C. Colbert, R J. Gettings, Bruce S. MacDonald

Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) are certified reference materials (CRMs) issued by NIST that are well-characterized using state-of-the-art measurement

Calibration service for spectral responsivity of laser and optical-fiber power meters at wavelengths between 0.4 υm and 1.8 υm

December 1, 1999

Author(s)

John H. Lehman

250-53 NIST Measurement Services: Calibration Service for Spectral Responsivity of Laser and Optical-Fiber Power Meters at Wavelengths Between 0.4 υm and 1.8 υm

Directory of Professional/Trade Organization Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs

December 1, 1999

Author(s)

C W. Hyer

This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by professional and trade organizations. These programs accredit