Skin frictional resistance of plane surfaces in air: Abstract of recent German tests, with notes

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Given here is the most recent research on skin frictional resistance of plane surfaces in air that was conducted by Dr. Wieselsberger under the direction of Dr. Prandtl of Gottingen University. In all, 16 models were tested. These were divided into four groups, as follows: 1) cloth, in the original condition; 2) cloth, with the nap singed off; 3) cloth, with three coats of dope; and 4) cloth, with six coats of dope. Each group consisted of four models of uniform width, 1 meter, and of lengths of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 meters.

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Diehl, W. S. July 1922.

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  • Main Title: Skin frictional resistance of plane surfaces in air: Abstract of recent German tests, with notes
  • Series Title: NACA Technical Notes

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Given here is the most recent research on skin frictional resistance of plane surfaces in air that was conducted by Dr. Wieselsberger under the direction of Dr. Prandtl of Gottingen University. In all, 16 models were tested. These were divided into four groups, as follows: 1) cloth, in the original condition; 2) cloth, with the nap singed off; 3) cloth, with three coats of dope; and 4) cloth, with six coats of dope. Each group consisted of four models of uniform width, 1 meter, and of lengths of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 meters.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 93R10186
  • OCLC: 1111633638
  • URL: http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53787/ External Link
  • Report No.: NACA-TN-102
  • Center for AeroSpace Information Number: 19930080896
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc53787

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  • July 1922

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Diehl, W. S. Skin frictional resistance of plane surfaces in air: Abstract of recent German tests, with notes, report, July 1922; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53787/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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