Psychophysical Experimental Methods
Despite being an archaic adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words” really captures the complexities that exist within a single photo and how it…
ANSI E1.23: Entertainment Technology Fog Effects
To be successful, special effects must trick an audience, replicating stimuli that convince their brains that different illusions are identical or close to what they…
Umbrella Performance Testing
PLEASE NOTE: THE ASTM D4112-02 STANDARD HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN Inventors and engineers can devise mitigation techniques on a massive scale when there are external natural…
High Reliability Electronics Standards
High reliability electronics find application in military, space, aviation, nuclear, medical and other demanding environments. Though there are many applicable standards, these are often cited….
Protective Clothing Standards
Protective Clothing Standards help protect our nation’s workers, guiding the manufacturing, testing, and use of protective apparel and clothing in a variety of fields. With…
Textile Standards and the Benefit of an Unmade Bed
There’s a standard for nearly everything. To test this idea, I occasionally use the keyword search function on webstore.ansi.org. The practical importance of the keyword…