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November Publications

1512.3-2006
IEEE Standard for Hazardous Material Incident Management Message Sets for Use by Emergency Management Centers
This standard addresses the exchange of vital data about public safety issues involved in transportation-related events, through common incident management message sets. The message sets specified are consistent with the National Intelligent Transportation Systems Architecture and are described using Abstract Syntax Notation One ("ASN.1" or "ASN") syntax. This standard comprises one companion volume of the family of incident management standards centered around a base standard: IEEE Std 1512-2006.
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Organic Ring Oscillators Gain First Test Standard - COMING SOON!
Printed and organic electronics promise to deliver circuitry for high-volume applications that do not make economic sense in silicon. One of the key steps in moving this technology forward is to create uniform test methods for this technology.

A recently approved IEEE standard does this for a key component of such circuitry - printed and organic transistor-based ring oscillators. This basic circuit is used for timing applications in electronic displays, identification tags and many other uses. The standard, IEEE 1620.1™, "Standard for Test Methods for the Characterization of Organic Transistor-Based Ring Oscillators" (PDF coming soon), sets uniform circuit testing procedures so results obtained at one research or manufacturing facility are reproducible elsewhere. It also sets standard reporting procedures for performance and associated data.

IEEE 1620.1 builds on the base organic field effect transistor (OFET) standard, IEEE 1620, "Test Methods for the Characterization of Organic Transistors and Materials". This standard has gained international prominence in research and development since it was approved in 2004.
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515.1-2005
IEEE Standard for the Testing, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Commercial Applications
Specific test requirements for qualifying electrical resistance heat tracing for commercial service. A basis for electrical and thermal design is included. Heating device characteristics are addressed, and installation and maintenance requirements are detailed. Recommendations and requirements for unclassified heating device applications are provided.
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1247-2005
IEEE Standard for Interrupter Switches for Alternating Current, Rated Above 1000 V
This standard applies to switching devices, interrupters, and interrupter switches (as defined in IEEE Std C37.100-1992) for alternating current, rated above 1000 volts and used indoors, outdoors, or in enclosures for which a switching rating is to be assigned.

While this standard covers the basic requirements of interrupter switches used indoors, outdoors, and in enclosures, other standards such as IEEE Std C37.20.2-1993, IEEE Std C37.20.3-1987, IEEE Std C37.20.4-1996, IEEE Std C37.71-1984, and IEEE PC37.73 (D.9, 1997) also contain requirements for switches used in enclosures.
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1609.2-2006
IEEE Trial-Use Standard for Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments—Security Services for Applications and Management Messages
Secure message formats, and the processing of those secure messages, within the DSRC/WAVE system are defined. The standard covers methods for securing WAVE management messages and application messages, with the exception of vehicle-originating safety messages. It also describes administrative functions necessary to support the core security functions.
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C37.011-2005
IEEE Application Guide for Transient Recovery Voltage for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Procedures and calculations necessary to apply the standard transient recovery voltage (TRV) ratings for ac high-voltage circuit breakers rated above 1000 V and on a symmetrical current basis are covered. The capability limits of these circuit breakers are determined to a great degree by the TRV. TRV ratings are compared with typical system TRV duties.
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The IEEE Blue Book (download the PDF version) provides systematic procedures for selecting and applying breakers at various locations in a power system, such as service entrances, mains, feeders, motors and motor control centers, transformers, capacitors, generators, switchboards and starters.

The IEEE Blue Book covers such topics as ratings, accessories, acceptance and performance testing, and maintenance. It includes discussion of special-purpose circuit breakers, protection for specific components, coordination of line-side and load-side devices, and how to coordinate low-voltage circuit breakers with other protective devices. It also summarizes the application sections of various circuit breaker standards so engineers can compare them.
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When new or revised IEEE 802 standards are developed, they are made available to subscribers without charge as part of the collection. To learn more, visit: http://standards.ieee.org/catalog/olis/subscription.html.

IEEE Color Books Gain New and Revised Volumes

The use of electricity in commercial and industrial power systems demands expertise in many critical areas. The 12 volumes in the IEEE Color Book® series are an essential resource for making sense of this vast field. Recently, the IEEE added a new volume to the series and updated one of its main books.

The IEEE Color Book series provides guides and references for power system analysis and design as a supplement to engineering textbooks and handbooks. These volumes are industry-proven tools developed for engineers involved in industrial and commercial power systems. The entire set offers the most reliable information on electrical power production, distribution and use in industrial and commercial power systems.

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23026: 2006
Software Engineering - Recommended Practice for the Internet - Web Site Engineering, Web Site Management, and Web Site Life Cycle
This standard is an adoption of IEEE Std 2001-2002.
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765-2006
IEEE Standard for Preferred Power Supply (PPS) for Nuclear Power Generating Stations (NPGS)
Revision of IEEE Std 765-200. The design criteria of the preferred power supply (PPS) and its interfaces with the Class 1E power system, switchyard, transmission system, and AAC source is described.
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1074-2006
IEEE Standard for Developing a Software Project Life Cycle Process
Revision to IEEE Std 1074-1997. This project will develop a revised 1074 Standard for Developing a Software Project Life Cycle Process.

The scope of the revision will be consistent with the scope of the original document (and IEEE guidance for the revision effort). The standard provides a process for creating a software project life cycle process.
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1100-2005 EMERALD BOOK
IEEE Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment
The IEEE Emerald Book presents a collection of consensus best practices for the powering and grounding of electronic equipment used in commercial and industrial applications.

The main objective is to provide consensus recommended practices in an area where conflicting information and conflicting design philosophies have dominated. The recommended practices described are intended to enhance equipment performance while maintaining a safe installation.
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At Last, a Green Standard for Computers
Understanding the environmental impact of computer systems before they are bought has long been a challenge for companies, government agencies and other organizations. A new IEEE standard is helping them resolve this problem.

The standard, IEEE 1680™, "Standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products", gives businesses and other organizations the information they need to mitigate the environmental impact of the computers they buy, use and discard.

IEEE 1680™, which was initiated by and developed with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is the first U.S. standard to supply environmental guidelines for institutional purchasing decisions involving desktop and laptop computers and monitors. It addresses criteria in eight categories - materials selection, environmentally sensitive materials, design for end of life, end-of-life management, energy conservation, product longevity and life-cycle extension, packaging, and corporate performance.

This comprehensive standard can help purchasing agents compare and select computers and monitors. It provides for a registry of products that comply with IEEE 1680™, so purchasers can find computer products that meet their IT needs and have less of an effect on the environment.

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