NBS Special Publication, Issues 500-560U.S. Government Printing Office, 1979 |
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... representation of the source data , within the accuracy limits dictated by the application requirements and the necessary economic tradeoffs . Prospective users should realistically evaluate the overall cost of undetected errors ...
... representation of the source data , within the accuracy limits dictated by the application requirements and the necessary economic tradeoffs . Prospective users should realistically evaluate the overall cost of undetected errors ...
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... representation of some analog function or measurement Or other applications requiring graphic input . Typically , a digitizer is a two - axis device with a cursor that is free to move over a flat working surface . Cursor position is ...
... representation of some analog function or measurement Or other applications requiring graphic input . Typically , a digitizer is a two - axis device with a cursor that is free to move over a flat working surface . Cursor position is ...
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... representation each character ( in the character set ( s ) recognized by the optical reader ) and a similar matrix representation produced by the reader as the character to be interpreted is scanned . When the matrices " match , " the ...
... representation each character ( in the character set ( s ) recognized by the optical reader ) and a similar matrix representation produced by the reader as the character to be interpreted is scanned . When the matrices " match , " the ...
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... representation of a func- One view of a program is as tion taking elements from one set ( called the domain ) and transforming them into elements of another set ( called the range ) . The testing process is then used to ensure that the ...
... representation of a func- One view of a program is as tion taking elements from one set ( called the domain ) and transforming them into elements of another set ( called the range ) . The testing process is then used to ensure that the ...
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... representation from five accounting firms , eight software organizations , two main- frame manufacturers , five banks , three insurance firms , two non - profit research organiza- tions , five universities , a publishing house , and ...
... representation from five accounting firms , eight software organizations , two main- frame manufacturers , five banks , three insurance firms , two non - profit research organiza- tions , five universities , a publishing house , and ...
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Page 40 - 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 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 8-26 - ... these efforts; builds and maintains competence in the necessary disciplines required to carry out this research and technical service; develops engineering data and measurement capabilities; provides engineering measurement traceability services; develops test methods and proposes engineering standards and code changes; develops and proposes new engineering practices; and develops and improves mechanisms to transfer results of its research to the utlimate user. The Laboratory consists of the...
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Page 8-26 - Bureau conducts research and provides: (1) a basis for the 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...
Page 24 - Radiation Research — Thermodynamics and Molecular Science — Analytical Chemistry — Materials Science. THE NATIONAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY provides technology and technical services to the public and private sectors to address national needs and to solve national problems; conducts research in engineering and applied science in support of...
Page 37 - Register serves as the official source of information in the Federal Government regarding standards issued by NBS pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended, Public Law 89-306 (79 Stat 1127), and as implemented by Executive Order 11717 (38 FR 12315, dated May 11, 1973) and Part 6 of Title 15 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).
Page 37 - Handbooks — Recommended codes of engineering and industrial practice (including safety codes) developed in cooperation with interested industries, professional organizations, and regulatory bodies. Special Publications...
Page 8-26 - LABORATORY provides the national system of physical and chemical and materials measurement; coordinates the system with measurement systems of other nations and furnishes essential services leading to accurate and uniform physical and chemical measurement throughout the Nation's scientific community, industry, and commerce...