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.

Identifies those information technologies likely to evolve that could ultimately have a major impact on the research university. This work also examines the possible implications of these technologies for the…

Mechanical engineering is critical to the design, manufacture, and operation of small and large mechanical systems in the US economy. This book highlights the main findings of a benchmarking exercise…

Separation processes are essential to the chemical, petroleum refining, and materials processing industries. This volume reviews the separation process needs of seven industries and identifies technologies that hold promise for…

Recommends a design for a Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP) for the US Agency for International Development (AID). This book defines a process by which knowledge from relevant AID-supported programs…