Contents AUBE ’01

 

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NIST, Gaithersburg USA

A History of NBS/NIST Research on Fire Detectors, Richard Bukowski

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Reinhard Conrads, VdS, Cologne GERMANY

European Standards and Certification Procedure

13

SMOKE CHARACTERIZATION

Darryl Weinert, George Mulholland, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

An Apparatus for Light Scattering Studies of Smoke Particles

31

A. Trampe, H. Fissan, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

Calibration of Fire Sensors in the Sub Micron Range

43

Darryl Weinert, Thomas Cleary, George Mulholland, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

Size Distribution and Light Scattering Properties of Test Smokes

58

DETECTION BY RADIATED EMISSION

Daisuke Kozeki, National Research Institute of Fire and Disaster, Tokyo JAPAN

Smoldering Fire Detection by Image Processing

71

Dieter Wieser, Thomas Brupbacher, Siemens Building Technologies, Männedorf SWITZERLAND

Smoke Detection in Tunnels Using Video Images

79

Woo Kim, Yudaya Sivathanu, Jay P. Gore, Purdue University . West LaFayette USA

Characterization of Spectral Radiation Intensities from Standard Test Fires for Fire Detection

91

Thomas Kaiser, Thorsten Kempka, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

Is Microware Radiation Useful for Fire Detection?

107

DETECTION SYSTEM AND ALGORITHMS

Shu Yan, Shu Wang, Zheng Dou, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan PRC

An Energy Model in Fire Detection and Integrated Analysis on False Alarms

122

Hans-Christian Müller, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

A New Approach to Fire Detection Algorithms Based on the Hidden Markov Model

129

Thomas Cleary, Kathy Notarrianni, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

Distributed Sensor Fire Detection

139

Daniel Gottuk, Lawerence McKenna, Jr. , Hughes Associates, Inc. , Baltimore USA

Spot and Aspirated Laser Smoke Detection in Telecommunications Facilities

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Rainer Siebel, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

Strategies for the Development of Detection Algorithms

163

Susan Rose-Pehrsson, Sean Hart, Thomas Street, Patricia Tatem, Frederick Williams, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC USA; Mark Hammond, NOVA Research, Alexandria USA; Daniel Gottuk; Mark Wright, Jennifer Wong, Hughes Associates, Baltimore USA

Real-Time Probabilistic Neural Network Performance and Optimization for Fire Detection and Nuisance Alarm Rejection

176

Shu Wang, Shu Yan, Zheng Dou, Huazhong University of Science and Technology of China , Wuhan PRC

A New Type of Neural Fuzzy System and its Application in Automatic Fire Detection

191

Milan Blagojevich, Dejan Petkovich, Djordje Simich, Faculty of Occupational Safety, Nish YUGOSLAVIA

A New Algorithm for Adaptive Alarm Threshold in Fire Detection System

201

WIRELESS SYSTEMS & ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Pascal Dubois, CNPP, Saint Marcel FRANCE

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio-linked Systems

210

Karlheinz Schreyer, Siemens Gebäudesicherheit, Munich, GERMANY

Radio Module Characteristics and Their Relevance to Fire Detection Systems

227

George Schmitz, Peter Witschital, Siemens, Gebäudesicherheit, Munich, GERMANY

Internet Technology: New Perspectives for Alarm Systems

243

Bjoern Silberberg, Siemens Gebäudesicherheit, Munich GERMANY

Technical State of 868-870 MHz Radio Modules in the SRD Band

252

TEST METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Oliver Linden, Hans Hölemann, University of Wuppertal GERMANY

Testing Methods for Gas Sensor Based Fire Detectors

265

Wolfgang Krüll, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

A Modular Data Acquisition System for the Measurement of Fire Characteristics

270

J. R. Qualey, III, L. Desmarais, J. Pratt, Simplex Time Recorder, Co. , Westminster USA

Response-Time Comparisons of Ionization and Photoelectric/Heat Detectors

283

J. N. Smithies, FRS Building Research Establishment Ltd. Watford , UK ;M. J. Spearpoint, University of Canterbury , Christchurch NEW ZEALAND

The Performance of Mains-Powered Residential Smoke Alarms with a Backup Energy Source

300

Thomas Cleary, Michelle Donnelly, William L. Grosshandler, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

The Fire Emulator/Detector Evaluator: Design, Operation, and Performance

312

Rudolf, Mägerle, Siemens Building Technologies, Männedorf SWITZERLAND

Fire Protection Systems for Traffic Tunnels Under Test

324

Ingolf Willms, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität Duisburg GERMANY

Concepts for the Test of Volumetric Fire Detectors

338

GAS & MULTI-ELEMENT DETECTION

Thomas Cleary, NIST, Gaithersburg USA ; Takashi Ono, Nihon University , Tokyo JAPAN

Enhanced Residential Fire Detection by Combining Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Sensor

346

David Bomse, Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe USA

A Diode Laser Multigas Analyzer for Advanced Detection of Fires

358

A.Pfefferseder, Bosch Telecom, Ottobrunn GERMANY

Requirements to Gas Sensors in Fire Alarms for Residential Use

370

Jeffrey Goldmeer, Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe USA

A Rugged Led-Based Sensor for Fire Detection

378

U. Oppelt, Bosch Telecom, Ottobrunn GERMANY

Measuring Results of a Combined Optical, Thermal and CO Detector in Real Sites and Classifying the Signals

390

J. Großer, C. Kubon, O. Linden, H. H lemann, University of Wuppertal, GERMANY

Measurements for Fire Detection by Means of Gas Sensors in an Insulation Material Factory

403

M. Harms, J. Goschnick, Forschungszentrum, Karlsruhe GERMANY

Early Detection and Distinction of Fire Gases with a Gas Sensor Microarray

416

Martin Berentsen, Thomas Kaiser, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

Fire Location Estimation Using Temperature Sensor Arrays

432

MODELING AND COMPUTER SIMULATION

N. Miyamoto, T. Someya, T. Omori, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Tokyo , JAPAN

Field Modelling of an Initial Stage of Fire in a Computerment: Comparison with a Fire Experiment Measured in an Enclosure

444

Thomas Cleary, Michelle Donnelly, George Mulholland, NIST, Gaithersburg USA ; Bakhtier Farouk, Drexel University , Philadelphia USA

Fire Detector Performance Predictions in a Simulated Multi-Room Configuration

455

Frank Gockel, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität, Duisburg GERMANY

Fire Sensor Modelling and Simulation

470

B. Farouk, Drexel University , Philadelphia USA ; G. W. Mulholland, K. B. McGrattan, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

Simulation of Smoke Transport and Coagulation for a Standard Test Fire

482

William Davis, Glenn Forney, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

A Sensor-Driven Fire Model

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O. Keski-Rathkonen, VTT Building and Transport, Espoo FINLAND

Revisiting Modelling of Fluid Penetration into Smoke Detectors Revisited for Low Speed Ceiling Jets

506

Claudia Rexfort, Thomas Kaiser, Gerhard-Mercator-Universität Duisburg GERMANY

A General Approach for Simulating Signals of Scattered Light Detectors

517

Robert Schifiliti, R. P. Schifiliti Associates , Inc. Reading USA

Fire Detection Modelling—The Research-Application Gap

529

INTEGRATED FIRE DETECTION/BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM

Z. Liu, J. Makar, A. K. Kim, Institute for Research in Construction, Ottawa CANADA

Development of Fire Detection Systems in the Intelligent Building

561

Walter Jones, Richard Bukowski, NIST, Gaithersburg USA

Using High Reliability Detection for Fire Service Response in Buildings

574

Xiangyang Li, Weihau Liu, Aizhong Wang, Jing Su, Gulf Security Tech. Co., Qinhuangdao PRC

An Open Distributed Fire Detection System

592

Tao Chen, Longbiao Wu, Weicheng Fan, Weiguo Song, University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei PRC

Analysis on Data Stream Model of Network Image Fire Detection System

602

FIRE DETECTION IN AIRCRAFT, TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND SPECIAL HAZARDS

David Blake, FAA Technical Center , Atlantic City USA ; Stefan Domino, Walt Gill, Louis Gritzo, Jill Williams, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque USA

Initial Development of Improved Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection Certification Criteria

615

Klaus Schmoetzer, EADS Airbus GmbH, Bremen GERMANY

Aircraft Fire Detection: Requirements, Qualification, and Certification Aspects

630

A. Freiling, EADS Airbus GmbH , Bremen GERMANY

New Approaches to Aircraft Fire Protection

641

Phillipe Mangon, Cerberus S.A., Buc FRANCE

Fire Detection for Aircraft Cargo Compartments, Reduction of False Alarms

653

T. Wittkopp, C. Hecker, D. Opitz, VIDAIR-AG, Mönchengladbach GERMANY

The Cargo Fire Monitoring System (CFMS) for the Visualisation of Fire Events in Aircraft Cargo Holds

665

G. Boucourt, Latecoere, Toulouse FRANCE

Two Dimensional Multi Detection Fire Sensor, System Architecture and Performances

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Thomas Cleary, Michelle Donnelly, NIST Gaithersburg USA

Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire and Nuisance Source Test in the FE/DE

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