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Technical Note (NIST TN)

Fire Data Generator (FD-Gen) v1.0.0

Author(s)
Hongqiang Fang, Wai Cheong Tam
This document serves as the documentation for the Fire Data Generator (FD-Gen), an automated tool designed to streamline the creation of multiple Fire Dynamics

The Burning Characteristics of 3 m to 6 m Dry Douglas-Fir Trees

Author(s)
Erik Johnsson, Giovanni Di Cristina Torres, Eric Mueller, Matthew Bundy, Anthony Chakalis, Marco Fernandez, Anthony Hamins
A series of experiments are reported on the burning behavior of dry, 3 m to 6 m tall, Douglas fir trees. The measurements were conducted in the open under quasi

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Textiles Present in Firefighter Gloves, Hoods, and Wildland Gear

Author(s)
Andre Thompson, Andrew Maizel, Meghanne Tighe, Samuel Escobar Veras, Alix Rodowa, Bruce Benner, Audrey Tombaugh, Jessica Reiner, Michelle Donnelly, Ryan Falkenstein-Smith, John Kucklick, Catherine Rimmer, Rick Davis
Firefighter turnout gear has been found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and is a potential source of PFAS exposure to firefighters

The Global and Local Structure of Medium-Scale Pool Fires

Author(s)
Kunhyuk Sung, Ryan Falkenstein-Smith, Matthew Bundy, Marco Fernandez, Anthony Hamins
A series of experiments are reported that characterize key features of the structure of eight medium-scale pool fires (0.3 m to 0. 4 m) burning a variety of

Consumer Perspectives on Battery Electric Vehicles: A Literature Review

Author(s)
Christina Gore, Sindhuja Lakshmipuram Ranganath, Joshua D. Kneifel, Dunsin Fadojutimi, Jennifer Helgeson
This report contains a review of relevant literature to battery electric vehicle adoption. The first section outlines key trends in battery electric vehicle

Effects of Weathering and Formulation on the Properties of Vinyl Siding

Author(s)
Ronald Lankone, Mauro Zammarano, Song Jhang, Ickchan Kim, David Goodwin, Gianluca Sarti, Stefano Gardi, Camillo Cardelli, Lipiin Sung
Vinyl siding has become a popular choice for residential exteriors across the United States. In its insulated form, this siding includes a shell, capstock, and

Similarity Measures of Mass Spectra in Hilbert Spaces

Author(s)
Anthony J. Kearsley, Matthew Roberts
Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytic tool for measuring mass-to-charge ratios of molecules or molecular fragments. It is often used to identify and classify