An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory examines the operations of the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) of the National Institute…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is a national user facility whose mission is to ensure the availability of neutron measurement capabilities in…

Reviews the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) small spacecraft technology development. Included are assessments of NASA’s technology priorities for relevance to small spacecraft and identification of technology gaps…

The Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory is organized in five divisions - Intelligent Systems, Manufacturing Metrology, Manufacturing Systems Integration, Precision Engineering, and Fabrication Technology. This book assesses the first four divisions.

In 1994, the National Research Council published recommendations for the disposal of chemical agents and munitions. In light of the evolution of alternative technologies, this work evaluates five army-chosen alternatives…

The neem tree, one of the most promising of all plants, may eventually benefit every person on the planet. Probably no other plant yields as many varied products or has…

Presents individually authored papers, covering the history, economics, and sociology of women’s work and the computer revolution. Topics include the implications for equal employment opportunity in light of different technologies…

Both sides of the engineering equation–education and utilization–are studied in this unique volume. A brief discussion of the development of engineering in the United States is followed by an examination…