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N.A.C.A. Stall-Warning Device
With some airplanes the approach to the stall is accompanied by changes in the behavior, such as tail buffeting or changes in the control characteristics of the airplane so that the pilot obtains a warning of the impending stall. Vith other airplanes it is possible to approach the stall without any perceptible warning other than the reading of the air-speed meter, in which case the danger of inadvertent stalling is considerably greater. Although it is not within the scope of this paper to discuss stalling characteristics, it is desired to point out that in general the danger of inadvertent stalling is greatest with those airplanes that behave worse when the stalling occurs; that is, with airplanes in which the stall starts at the wing tips. A warning of the impending stall is desirable in any case, but is particularly desirable with airplanes of the latter type.
N.A.C.A. Stall-Warning Indicator
"The stall-warning indicator employs a total-head tube located close to the wing surface in a region wherein local stalling occurs before the main portion of the wing stalls. The artificial production of a localized stalled region is accomplished by means of a sharp leading edge extending a few inches along the span. An abrupt drop in the total pressure relative to a static reference taken at some convenient point occurs at the stall in this region" (p. 1).
The A.N.E.C. IV "Missel Thrush" light airplane
A product of the Air Navigation Engineering Co., the Missel Thrush is a light airplane suitable for private ownership. It is a two seat tractor fuselage biplane with single I interplane struts designed by J. Bewsher.
The Aachen Wind-Tunnel Balance
Report discussing a description of the balance in the Aachen wind-tunnel.
Abacus for the Reduction of English Measures to the Metric System and Vice Versa
This report presents a description of an abacus with three scales: one for English measures, one for metric measures, and one with the "points of reduction", as well as construction details. There is also a detailed description on how to use the abacus.
Abacus Giving the Variation of the Mean Pressure of an Aviation Engine as a Function of its Speed of Rotation
Comparing the results of the calculations for computing the mean pressure of an aviation engine for any number of revolutions, with those of experiment, the writer, by numerous examples, shows the perfect agreement between them. This report will show that, by means of a special abacus, an engineer can instantly plot the characteristics of an engine.
ABCC-NIH Adult Health Study Hiroshima 1958-60. Cardiovascular Project Report Number 6, Heart Size Norm
Data on 13,000 person 15 yr of age or older obtained during detailed clinical examinations, including radiological recorded heart size, were correlated with sex, age, height, and weight of subjects to arrive at a standard heart size for Hiroshima residents This information will be used in investigations cardiovascular disease in the population.
[Aberdeen Quadrangle: Average Record Data Listings]
Average record data listings taken during aerial gamma-ray and magnetic surveys of the Aberdeen quadrangle in South Dakota.
[Aberdeen Quadrangle: Single Record Data Listings]
Single record data listings taken during aerial gamma-ray and magnetic surveys of the Aberdeen quadrangle in South Dakota.
Abernathyite, a New Uranium Mineral of the Metatorbernite Group
A report about a new uranium mineral from the Fuemrol No. 2 mine, Emery County, Utah, named abernathyite.
Ability of Pilots to Control Simulated Short-Period Yawing Oscillations
Report discussing an investigation into the ability of human pilots to control short-period yawing oscillations using a yaw simulating device. The ability to control the oscillations was determined to be a function of period, control effectiveness, and inherent damping. Pilot control effectiveness was found to improve with practice.
Abnormal grain growth in M-252 and S-816 alloys
Report discussing an experimental investigation was carried out on air- and vacuum-melted M-252 and S-816 alloys to find conditions of heating and hot-working which resulted in abnormal grain growth. The experiments were mainly limited to normal conditions of heating for hot-working and heat treatment and normal temperatures of solution treatment were used to allow grain growth after susceptibility to abnormal grain growth was developed by various experimental conditions. Results indicated that small reductions of essentially strain-free metal were the basic cause of such grain growth.
Abnormal grain growth in nickel-base heat-resistant alloys
From Introduction: "The data included in this report for Nimonic 80A alloy, for instance, represent experiments carried out to help clarify a production problem of grain-size control in an alloy which has been extensively used. The general procedure of the investigation was to carry out controlled laboratory experiments on samples of bar stock to find conditions of heating and hot-working which resulted in abnormal grain growth."
Abnormal Grain Growth in S-816 Alloy
From Introduction: "This report presents the results obtained to date of an investigation to establish the fundamental causes of abnormal growth in S-816 alloy under conditions encountered during the forging of blades for the gas turbine of jet engines."
About an Intense-Light, Silent Discharge Tube for the Spectroscopic Examination of Small Amounts of Substances
One of the problems in the spectrographic investigation of the atomic nucleus is to increase the efficiency of the source of light used for the investigation. Using new procedures outlined in the article new elements may be detected through nuclear change.
About the Black Oxides of Praseodymium
The authors describe Praseodymium which is a rare earths metal that forms several oxides.
About the Electrolytic Production of Dichloroethylene
The information about electrolytic representation of dichloroethylene is presented in this study.
About the Importance of Unstable Peroxides of Green Leaf of Plant for Photosynthesis
A. N. Back expressed a hypothesis about the participation of organic peroxide in the process of photosynthesis. Experimental data on this question were very few. This article provides a method of investigation to support the hypothesis.
About the Model of Bacterial Photosynthesis
At the base of photosynthesis of green sulfur bacteria lies an oxidation-reduction reaction of transferring hydrogen from hydrogen sulfide to carbon dioxide, accomplished with the participation of light energy. Based on experiments the author concludes that chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis plays the role of optical sensitizer.
About Thorium
The discussion of the preparation and properties of thorium by Werner von Bolton have led the author to make comments regarding its preparation.
About Thorium
Dr. H. Karsten responds to a critical review of an earlier article on Thorium originally written by Dr. von Bolton and reviewed by Mr. R. J. Meyer.
Abrasive Blasting for Cleaning Parts
Abstract: A demonstration on August 22, 1945, showed that Alpha or Beta M or K parts, including insulators, can be well cleaned with a pressure-feed abrasive blaster. The abrasive is a slurry of alumina and water mixed with high velocity air in a special feed nozzle. The slurry is continuously recycled.
An Abrasive Cutoff Machine for Metallurgical Research on Radioactive Materials
An abrasive cutoff machine design, based upon a previous model, (1) was undertaken to provide for the sampling of radioactive material. the design objective was; first, to provide samples for metallographic examination, second, to provide samples for physical and mechanical property testing, and, third, to meet the following design requirements: 1. Remote operation. 2. Airborne contamination control. 3. Radioactive waste collection. 4. Remote maintenance.
Abrasive Cutting of Irradiated Uranium
The preparation of radioactive metallurgical specimens for microscopic examination is one of the responsibilities of the Radiometallurgy Sub-Unit. An abrasive cut-off machine development program, based upon a previous experimental model, was undertaken to provide a method for sectioning of irradiated materials without undue personnel exposure or spread of contamination and finally to provide data for the design of an abrasive cutting unit for use in the work cells in the Radiometallurgy Building. A horizontal-feed type set-off machine, powered by a 7 1/2 hp motor with V-belt drive, has been developed for the submerged sectioning of irradiated uranium and is currently being used successfully to obtain samples for metallurgical, chemical and physical investigations without excessive personnel exposure or spread of radioactive contaminates.
Abscissas and Weights for Guassian Quadrature For N=2 to 100, and N-125, 150, 175, 200
The abscissas and weights for Gaussian Quadrature of order N = 2 to 100,and N = 125, 150, 175, and 200 are given. The abscissas are given to twenty-four places and the error is estimated to be no more than 1 unit in the last place. The weights are given to twenty-three places and the error is estimated to be no more than 1 unit in the last place.
Abscopal Effects of Localized Irradiation by Accelerator Beams
The aim of this series of experiments was to evaluate the existence of abscopal effects of irradiation. No attempt was made towards the elucidation of mechanisms. Very early in the history of radiological research it was noticed radiation produces both local and general effects involving the entire body. Gauss and Lembcke introduced the term "Roentgenkater" (radiation sickness). They ascribed these "General Effects" to the circulation of toxic substances released from cells that disintegrated following irradiation.
The Absolute Abundance of the Chromium Isotopes in Some Secondary Minerals
From abstract: "Isotopic assays have been made on the chromium in samples from fourteen different chrominiferous minerals from different geographic and meteoritic sources. The results of the assays indicate that it is not possible to unequivocally state that variations in isotopic compositions have been observed."
Absolute Coefficients and the Graphical Representation of Aerofoil Characteristics
It is argued that there should be an agreement as to what conventions to use in determining absolute coefficients used in aeronautics and in how to plot those coefficients. Of particular importance are the absolute coefficients of lift and drag. The author argues for the use of the German method over the kind in common use in the United States and England, and for the Continental over the usual American and British method of graphically representing the characteristics of an airfoil.
Absolute Cross Sections for Secondary Particles Produced in High-Energy Nuclear Bombardments
From abstract: Absolute cross sections for the production of charged secondary particles is the bombardments of aluminum, nickel, silver, and gold by 332-Mev protons, 187-deuterons, and 380-Mev alpha particles have been determined.
Absolute Cross Sections of the Reaction P + P - w+ + d
Absolute differential cross sections for the reaction p + p - w+ + d were obtained by detecting meson-deuteron coincidences produced by passing the 340-Mev external proton beam of the Berkeley synchro-cyclotron through a liquid hydrogen target.
Absolute Dimensions of Karman Vortex Motion
Note presenting an investigation of the Karman vortex street, which is a flow arrangement occurring behind a plate. The equations governing the flow and some of the hypotheses behind it are provided.
The Absolute Quantitative Determination of Actinium by the Emanation Method
The paper represents an effort to make a quantitative determination of actinium by the emanation method in a continuous current of air.
The Absolute Yield of the Ferrous Sulfate Oxidation Reaction
The absolute yield of the ferrous sulfate oxidation reaction, under the influence of ionizing radiation, has been determined. A polystyrene, parallel plate ionization chamber, filled with argon, nitrogen, or air, was used to measure the energy absorbed per unit volume of the solution through the application of the Bragg-Gray principle. The ionization current was extrapolated to zero chamber spacing. In related experiments the average ionization potential of polystyrene was determined to be 34.3 ev by comparison with argon and nitrogen. The G value obtained in this experiment using the three gases was 15.9 ± 0.5 ions/100 ev, in good agreement with calorimetric and cathode-ray bombardment measurements.
Absorbed Layers as Passivating Factors
Adsorption passivation of metals is discussed in this paper.
Absorbing landing shocks
Report discussing tires, steel springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, and axle travel are all examined in relation to absorbing landing shocks.
The Absorption and Translocation of Several Fission Elements by Russian Thistle
Abstract: An investigation was conducted to determine the absorption and translocation of fission products by Russian thistle from a localized spot of contaminated soil. The amount and identity of the radioactive elements absorbed and translocated by the Russian thistle is given along with the location of these elements in the plants. Beta radioactivity to the amounts of 10 microcuries per gram caused no visible effects on the growth habits of sectioned material are included.
Absorption and Turnover Rates of Iron Measured by the Whole Body Counter
Human iron metabolism has been extensively studied in the past twenty-five years with the radioisotopes iron⁵⁵ and iron⁵⁹. Before the availability of the whole body counter, however, iron absorption studies were performed by the indirect methods of fecal assay of unabsorbed radioiron, and estimation of red cell incorporation of absorbed tracer. The few long-term excretion studies performed required numerous assumptions, since human iron excretion was less well understood. Whole body counting provides a simple and accurate method of measuring the total body retention of administrative tracer iron⁵⁹, thus making absorption and subsequent excretion determinations possible with a single radioiron study. The energetic gamma emissions of iron⁵⁹ permit ready external detection with small quantities of isotope, Normal radioiron distribution is uniform throughout the circulating red cell mass and thus minimize geometry influences on the counting efficiency, 0nly the 45.1 day half-life of iron⁵⁹ limits long term iron turnover studies. Measurements of iron⁵⁹ absorption and long-term body turnover have been under way at Brookhaven National Laboratory for over two years. The present paper outlines some of the results of these studies, and discusses some implications of the method.
Absorption by Soil of Strontium From 216-S Crib Waste
A preliminary soil column experiment with a waste sample from the 207-S-11 well, which monitors the 216-S cribs, indicated that cesium was absorbed almost completely by the soil but that strontium breakthrough to ground water in the near future seemed likely. Accordingly, it was suggested that the 216-S wastes be discharged to a new disposal site, and that samples of the wastes which are currently being discharged to the 216-S cribs be obtained for soil absorption tests. The primary purpose of these tests was to obtain data which could be used to suggest ways and means of improving the absorption of strontium by soil from the process condensate stream (D-2_ and the cell drainage stream (D-1), both of which have been discharged to the 216-S cribs for the past several months.
Absorption Characteristics of Long Soil Columns
The purpose of this report is to present the information obtained relative to the characteristic adsorption of radioisotopes in a long (forty feet) laboratory soil column treated with a high salt, process waste of high activity density. The movement of adsorbed cations in a soil column subjected to prolonged leeching by water also was determined.
An Absorption Method for the Extraction of Krypton and Xenon : Part I
This study has shown the possibility of applying the adsorption method to the separation of krypton and xenon from a concentrate
Absorption-Multistage Flash Distillation Process
"The major factors which influence the cost of water production from sea water by distillation methods are (1) the cost of fuel or energy required by the distilling plant, and (2) the required capital investment. Preliminary studies on the application of absorption or solution cycles to distillation methods for saline water conversion indicated that the fuel cost or thermal economy of a distillation plant could be improved by combining the distillation process with an absorption or solution cycle" (p. 1).
The Absorption of Fluorine and Uranium Hexafluoride by Sodium Carbonate Solutions
From introduction: Complete removal of fluorine iron waste gases also containing uranium hexaflouride was the object of researches described in this chapter.
Absorption of Organic Acids on Thoria
The adsorption of acetic and oleic acids on the surface of thoria was studied by means of infrared spectroscopy. An infrared analysis of the adsorbates before and after adsorption using differential double bean methods indicated that the adsorption of organic acids on thoria surfaces occurs by an esterification reaction between the organic acid and the hydroxylated thoria surface. Ammonia vapor will not adsorb on thoria, indicated the basic character of the hydroxylated surface.
Absorption of Radionuclides Applied to Above Ground Plant Parts : Terminal Report
The attached list of publications is submitted as a year to year and final report of progress on work accomplished under Contract AT(11-1)-159 from 1950 to 1959. Work was initiated on this project in the spring of 1950 and is still in progress as of the date of this report.
The Absorption Spectra of Complexes of Uranium (VI) with Some [beta]-Diketones
Abstract: "The absorption spectra of the complexes of uranium (VI) with four [beta]-diketones were determined under various conditions of pH, concentration of uranium, and alcohol concentration. Under optimum conditions, the maximum molar absorptivity (31,200) is obtained using 2-furoyltri-fluoroacetone. This compares with about 4,000 and 19,000 for the thiocyanate and dibenzoylmethane complexes, respectively."
Absorption Spectra of Lanthanide and Actinide Rare Earths
"In recent years a group of Dutch workers has measured the absorption spectra of all the rare earth elements (save promethium) in hydrochloric or nitric acid solutions, and their results have been summarized by Hoogschagen and Gorter."
The Absorption Spectra of Suspensions of Living Micro-Organism
The following document describes how to determine the measurements of the optical density or absorption spectra of suspensions of micro-organisms.
The Absorption Spectrum of Hydrated Americium Chloride
The following document focuses on the study of the absorption spectra of americium chloride. Large samples and a spectrograph of great dispersion were used.
Abstract for the Glasgow Meeting - "International Conference on Nuclear Physics": Gamma Transitions and the Shell Model
The study of the interaction of the electromagnetic field with nuclei has proved very fruitful for the elucidation of many details of nuclear structure. The γ-ray transitions observed in either absorption or emission can be divided into three classes, depending on whether the matrix elements of the transition are (1) much larger, (2) approximately equal or (3) much smaller than those expected for single proton transitions which are usually taken as a norm. In class (1) we find (a) the broad transitions leading to the "giant resonances" in the nuclear photo-electric effect, and (b) the "fast" transitions between low lying states, especially for even-even nuclei far removed from magic numbers. The large matrix elements and the regular dependence of their magnitude on the atomic weight speak for cooperative phenomena in which many nucleons or the nuclei as a whole are involved. In class (2) we find the much studied M4 transitions which give strong support for the single particle model; they have rather uniform matrix elements. Some finer points remain to be understood, especially why some odd nuclei do not show the expected ratio for |M|^2 of ~ 2:1. The transitions belonging to class (3) require further selection rules and are more difficult to describe in general terms. Among the better understood "slow" transitions are some electric transitions which have a reduced transition probability either because they correspond to neutron jumps, or because they involve more than one particle in the transitions.
Abstracts for Nonequilibrium Superconductivity, Phonons, and Kapitza Boundaries
Compilation of abstracts for lectures that were presented at the NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Nonequilibrium Superconductivity, Phonons and Kapitza Boundaries." The topics primarily discuss work in the area of superconductivity, low-temperature phenomena, and energy-related problems in this field.
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