Authorization for Fire Research and Safety and the Standard Reference Data Acts (H.R. 13034).: Hearing, Ninety-second Congress, Second Session, Volume 2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1972 - 31 pages |
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ACCIDENT CASES INVOLVING activities ALPHONZO BELL amendment appropriation automatic data processing building Bureau of Standards carpet Chairman Cigarettes CONGRESS THE LIBRARY CONGRESS THE LIP cooperation DAVIS EARLE CABELL Edward Brady electric range ESS THE LIBRARY FABRIC PRODUCT CATEGORIES FCON FFACTS on October Fire Research fire services fiscal year 1973 flammable fabric accident Flammable Fabrics Act garment gas range GRES HANNA ignite were known IGNITION AND INTERMEDIARY IGNITION FOR MAJOR ignition sequence ignition was known involved intermediary materials JILA kitchen range KUSHNER laboratory LAWRENCE COUGHLIN LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LIBRARY RAR MAJOR FABRIC PRODUCT Matches or lighters MIKE MCCORMACK National Bureau National Standard Reference NSRDS October 12 open fires presents data problem product to ignite projects RANGES AS SOURCES Reference Data System reference materials Research and Safety RESS selected from 1090 selection criteria source of ignition Standard Reference Data tion TOTAL Walleigh ΝΟ
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Page 13 - THE INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH conducts materials research leading to improved methods of measurement, standards, and data on the properties of well-characterized materials needed by industry, commerce, educational institutions, and Government; provides advisory and research services to other Government agencies; and develops, produces, and distributes standard reference materials. The Institute consists of the Office of Standard Reference Materials, the...
Page 13 - States of a complete and consistent system of physical measurement; coordinates that system with measurement systems of other nations; and furnishes essential services leading to accurate and uniform physical measurements throughout the Nation's scientific community, industry, and commerce.
Page 13 - ... research and provides technical services designed to aid Government agencies in improving cost effectiveness in the conduct of their programs through the selection, acquisition, and effective utilization of automatic data processing equipment; and serves as the principal focus within the executive branch for the development of Federal standards for automatic data processing equipment, techniques, and computer languages.
Page 13 - Nation's central measurement laboratory, the Bureau is a principal focal point in the Federal Government for assuring maximum application of the physical and engineering sciences to the advancement of technology in industry and commerce. To this end the Bureau conducts research and provides central national services in three broad program areas and provides central national services in a fourth.
Page 13 - was established by an act of Congress March 3, 1901 . Today, in addition to serving as the Nation's central measurement laboratory, the Bureau is a principal focal point in the Federal Government for assuring maximum application of the physical and engineering sciences to the advancement of technology in industry and commerce. To this end the Bureau conducts research and provides central national services in four broad program areas.
Page 12 - The Bureau's overall goal is to strengthen and advance the Nation's science and technology and facilitate their effective application for public benefit. To this end, the Bureau conducts research and provides...
Page 13 - TECHNOLOGY provides technical services to promote the use of available technology and to facilitate technological innovation in industry and Government; cooperates with public and private organizations...
Page 13 - Center for Computer Sciences and Technology, and the Office for Information Programs. THE INSTITUTE FOR BASIC STANDARDS provides the central basis within the United States of a complete and consistent system of physical measurement; coordinates that system with measurement...
Page 13 - Nation's physical measurement system, (2) scientific and technological services for industry and government, (3) a technical basis for equity in trade, and (4) technical services to promote public safety. The Bureau consists of the Institute for Basic Standards, the Institute for Materials Research, the Institute for Applied Technology, the Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology, and the Office for Information Programs.
Page 13 - Vehicle Systems Research. THE CENTER FOR RADIATION RESEARCH engages in research, measurement, and application of radiation to the solution of Bureau mission problems and the problems of other agencies and institutions. The Center for Radiation Research consists of the following divisions : Reactor Radiation — Linac Radiation — Applied Radiation — Nuclear Radiation.