The Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards reports NBS research and development in those disciplines of the physical and engineering sciences in which the Bureau is active. These include physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer sciences. Papers cover a broad range of subjects, with major emphasis on measurement methodology, and the basic technology underlying standardization. Also included from time to time are survey articles on topics closely related to the Bureau's technical and scientific programs. As a special service to subscribers each issue contains complete citations to all recent NBS publications in NBS and non-NBS media. Issued six times a year. Annual subscription: domestic $17.00; foreign $21.25. Single copy, $3.00 domestic; $3.75 foreign. Note: The Journal was formerly published in two sections: Section A "Physics and Chemistry" and Section B "Mathematical Sciences." The National Bureau of Standards' was established by an act of Congress March 3, 1901. The Bureau's overall g strengthen and advance the Nation's science and technology and facilitate their effective application for public benefit end, the Bureau conducts research and provides: (1) a basis for the Nation's physical measurement system, (2) scien technological services for industry and government, (3) a technical basis for equity in trade, and (4) technical services mote public safety. The Bureau consists of the Institute for Basic Standards, the Institute for Materials Research, the for Applied Technology, the Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology, the Office for Information Programs, Office of Experimental Technology Incentives Program. THE INSTITUTE FOR BASIC STANDARDS provides the central basis within the United States of a complete and ent system of physical measurement; coordinates that system with measurement systems of other nations, and furnishe tial services leading to accurate and uniform physical measurements throughout the Nation's scientific community, and commerce. The Institute consists of the Office of Measurement Services, and the following center and divisions Applied Mathematics - Electricity Mechanics Heat- Optical Physics Center for Radiation Research oratory Astrophysics' — Cryogenics' - Electromagnetics - Time and Frequency'. THE INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH conducts materials research leading to improved methods of m ment, standards, and data on the properties of well-characterized materials needed by industry, commerce, education tutions, and Government, provides advisory and research services to other Government agencies, and develops, produc distributes standard reference materials. The Institute consists of the Office of Standard Reference Materials, the Office and Water Measurement, and the following divisions: Analytical Chemistry - Polymers Metallurgy - Inorganic Materials -Reactor Radiation - Physical Chem THE INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY provides technical services developing and promoting the use o able technology, cooperates with public and private organizations in developing technological standards, codes, and tes ods; and provides technical advice services, and information to Government agencies and the public The Institute con the following divisions and centers: В Standards Application and Analysis - Electronic Technology - Center for Consumer Product Technology 1 Systems Analysis; Product Engineering -Center for Building Technology Structures, Materials, and Safety Environment; Technical Evaluation and Application - Center for Fire Research Fire Science, Fire Safety Engin THE INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTER SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY conducts research and provides technical designed to aid Government agencies in improving cost effectiveness in the conduct of their programs through the se acquisition, and effective utilization of automatic data processing equipment, and serves as the principal focus wthir th utive branch for the development of Federal standards for automatic data processing equipment, techniques, and languages The Institute consist of the following divisions: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS Order all publications from the Superintendent of Documents The Secretary of Commerce has determined that the publication of this per ical is necessary in the transaction of the public business required by lav this Department. Use of funds for printing this periodical has been approved the Director of the Office of Management and Budget through June 30, 1981 |