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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a framework for the general public to understand terminology used by forensic professionals in the examination of digital and multimedia evidence. ASTM WK27106 , Terminology for Digital and Multimedia Evidence Examination, is being developed by Subcommittee E30.12 on Digital and Multimedia Evidence , part of ASTM International Committee E30…, Technical Contact:, Rhesa G. Gilliland, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Dulles, Va., Phone: 703-406-7150; rggilliland@usps.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9360
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A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK34574 , Test Methods for Determination of Organic Halides, Total Non-Methane Hydrocarbons and Formaldehyde in Hydrogen Fuel by Gas Chromatography (GC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS), will be used to monitor the quality of hydrogen fuel for fuel cell vehicles. WK34574 is being developed by Subcommittee D03.14 on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee D03 Next Meeting:, June 24-26, 2013, in conjunction with ASTM Committee D02 meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Technical Contact:, J.P. Hsu, Ph.D., Smart Chemistry Corp., Sacramento, Calif., Phone: 916-391-3300; jphsu@smartchemistry.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9350
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will aid in fire investigation by facilitating the identification of vegetable oil or fat gathered from fire debris. Subcommittee E30.01 on Criminalistics is developing ASTM WK34571 , Test Method for the Extraction and Derivatization of Vegetable Oils and Fats from Fire Debris and Liquid Samples with Analysis by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. The…, Technical Contact:, Ronald L. Kelly, Wyle Laboratories, Indian Head, Md., Phone: 703-232-6785; ronaldkelly@hotmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Bob Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9349
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ASTM International recently developed its, Roadmap in Support of Commercial Nuclear Power, to provide a practical set of plans for updating ASTM nuclear energy standards in conjunction with the Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative (NESCC). The ultimate goal of the roadmap, a document that spells out these plans in detail, is to ensure a safe and economical source of electricity for now and in the future. A link to the Roadmap can be found in the ASTM Nuclear Portal at…, Technical Contact:, Stephen Byrne, Phone: 860-342-7363; pnsbyrne@yahoo.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9321
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New ASTM Nuclear Fuel Cycle Standard Provides Guidelines for Gathering Physical and Rheological DataObtaining data from the measurement and calculation of physical and rheological properties of radioactive solutions, slurries and sludges is essential in developing appropriate simulants for the design and testing of retrieval, transport, mixing and storage systems for treating radioactive materials. A new ASTM International standard provides guidelines for gathering this data. ASTM C1752 , Guide…
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New Section of Website Collects ASTM Nuclear-Related Work in a Single Source ASTM International standards play an important role throughout the nuclear energy industry. In order to tie together the nuclear-related activity being conducted across its committees, ASTM has added a nuclear portal to its website ( www.astm.org ). The portal, which gathers together all of ASTM’s standards developing…
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Invented in the early 1990s, the tomographic gamma scanner is used in the nondestructive assay of radioactive waste contained in drums or cans. In the last 10 years, TGS technology has been industrialized, with systems operating in South Korea, the United States and Europe. A new ASTM International test provides users with a means of streamlining TGS procedures and practices, and it will be…
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During a virtual meeting on Oct. 28, Committee D32 held an ”open house” for potential new members. The open house featured an introduction to ASTM, an explanation of Committee D32’s mission, and highlights of the committee’s active task groups. A recording of this webinar can be viewed on Committee D32’s Web site. Founded in 1975, ASTM Committee D32 develops test methods, classifications,…
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While the use of digital evidence is fairly common in contemporary criminal investigation, there are still relatively few degree programs in computer forensics. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E30 on Forensic Sciences provides a road map for post-secondary institutions to develop degree programs in computer forensics. The new standard, ASTM E2678 , Guide for Education and…