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July 2006
BFRL Monthly Highlights
April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 PAST Highlights
Roof Photovoltaic Test Facility
In order to accurately predict the annual energy production of photovoltaic systems for any given geographical location, building orientation, and photovoltaic cell technology, models are needed that can accurately predict the response of photovoltaic systems for a wide range of environmental conditions. The BFRL recently commissioned a Roof Photovoltaic Test Facility to provide the data needed to develop, improve, and validate the needed simulation models. The facility is configured to accommodate six residential (sloped roof) and three commercial (flat roof) photovoltaic roofing products. The majority of the currently installed products are building integrated photovoltaics, as they provide both protection against the elements and produce electrical power.
CONTACT:
Brian Dougherty
bdougherty@nist.gov
301-975-6396BFRL Retiree Receives National Engineering Award
Harold “Bud” Nelson, one of the fathers of modern fire protection engineering and former staff member of the BFRL, was presented the American Association of Engineering Societies’ (AAES) highest honor, the National Engineering Award. He was recognized during AAES’ 27th annual awards ceremony in the Great Hall of Washington’s National Academy of Engineering on May 8, 2006. A Fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Nelson received the award for inspired leadership and devotion to the improvement of fire protection engineering and the reduction of building fire threats to lives and property. His career has spanned more than 50 years, and in 2000, Fire Chief Magazine recognized him as “arguably the most influential fire protection engineer of the 20th century.” The National Engineering Award is presented for inspirational leadership and tireless devotion to the improvement of engineering education and to the advancement of the engineering profession, as well as to the development of sound public policies as an engineer-statesman. Previous recipients include astronaut Neil Armstrong (1979) and former Lockheed Martin CEO Norm Augustine (1991).
CONTACT:
James Hill
james.hill@nist.gov
301-975-5900
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