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Application of blade cooling to gas turbines

Description: From Summary: "A review of the status of the knowledge on turbine-blade cooling and a description of pertinent NACA investigations are presented. The current limitations in performance of uncooled and cooled engines are briefly discussed. Finally, the knowledge available and investigations to increase the knowledge on heat transfer, cooling-flow, and performance characteristics of cooled turbines are discussed."
Date: May 31, 1950
Creator: Ellerbrock, Herman H., Jr. & Schafer, Louis J., Jr.
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Combined Effects of Wing Taper and Low Horizontal-Tail Position on Longitudinal Stability of a 45 Degree Sweptback Wing-Body Combination at Transonic Speeds

Description: Report presenting an investigation of the combined effects of wing taper ratio and low horizontal-tail position on the static longitudinal stability of a 45 degree sweptback wing-body combination with an aspect ratio of 4 at a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding tail-off pitch characteristics, tail-on pitch characteristics, and effective flow characteristics over horizontal tail are provided.
Date: October 31, 1956
Creator: Spooner, Stanley H.
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Correlation by the Hypersonic Similarity Rule of the Pressure Distributions and Wave Drags for Minimum-Drag Nose Shapes at Zero Angle of Attack

Description: Memorandum presenting the use of the hypersonic similarity rule to correlate pressure distributions and wave drags for minimum-drag nose shapes derived by Von Karman and Newton. The computed results have been confirmed by comparison with available experimental data. Wave-drag results for both the Karman and Newtonian shapes are compared with each other and with results for ocnes and circular-arc tangent ogives.
Date: August 31, 1953
Creator: Jorgensen, Leland H.
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Effect of Increase in Angle of Dead Rise on the Hydrodynamic Qualities of a Seaplane Configuration Incorporating High Wing Loading

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation to determine the effects of increase in angle of dead rise on the overall hydrodynamic characteristics of a seaplane having a length-beam ratio of 15 and a wing loading of 120 pounds per square foot. In general, increasing the angle of dead rise from 20 to 40 degrees and 60 degrees improved the trim limits of stability and the range of center-of-gravity positions for satisfactory take-off characteristics.
Date: October 31, 1956
Creator: Kapryan, Walter J. & Weinstein, Irving
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Effect of inlet oxygen concentration on combustion efficiency of J33 single combustor operating with gaseous propane

Description: Report presenting an investigation to determine the effect of oxygen concentration of the inlet oxygen-nitrogen mixture on the combustion efficiency of a J33 single combustor operating with gaseous propane fuel. Combustion efficiency data were obtained at a variety of combustion-inlet total pressures, fuel flow rates, and inlet oxygen concentrations. Results regarding combustor data, application of fundamental combustion properties to combustor data, application of simplified reaction kinetics … more
Date: March 31, 1953
Creator: Graves, Charles C.
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Effect of Nose Shape and Wing Thickness Ratio on the Drag at Zero Lift of a Missile Having Triangular Wings and Tails

Description: "Free-flight tests have been made to determine the drag at zero lift of several configurations of a missile having triangular wings and tails. Base-pressure measurements were also obtained for some of the configurations. The results show that increasing the wing thickness ratio from 4 to 6 percent increased the wing drag by about 100 percent at M = 1.3 and by about 30 percent at M = 1.8" (p. 1).
Date: May 31, 1950
Creator: Hall, James R. & Sandahl, Carl A.
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The effects of fences on the high-speed longitudinal stability of a swept-wing airplane

Description: Report presenting a series of fence installations tested on a swept-wing jet airplane to determine their effects on the longitudinal instability, or "pitch-up", encountered in high-maneuvering flight. Longitudinal-stability measurements were made at a variety of Mach numbers with nine fence configurations that varied in chordwise extent and spanwise position. Results regarding longitudinal stability, flow phenomena, buffeting and wing dropping, drag, and low-speed stalls are provided.
Date: August 31, 1953
Creator: Bray, Richard S.
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The effects of various parameters including Mach number on propeller blade flutter with emphasis on stall flutter

Description: Report presenting an investigation of the effects of many of the parameters significant to wing flutter on several untwisted rotating models to determine their significance with respect to stall flutter of propeller blades. The parameters included torsional stiffness, section thickness ratio, sweepback, length-chord ratio, section center-of-gravity location, blade taper, Mach number, and fluid density. Results regarding the considerations on method of presentation, experimental data and discuss… more
Date: January 31, 1951
Creator: Baker, John E.
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An experimental investigation at Mach numbers from 2.1 to 3.0 of circular-internal-contraction inlets with translating centerbodies

Description: Report presenting the total-pressure recovery characteristics of three circular internal-compression inlets with translating centerbodies at a range of free-stream Mach numbers. The inlets differed only in the shape of the internal compression contours. Results regarding the maximum pressure recoveries and pressure-recovery characteristics are provided.
Date: October 31, 1956
Creator: Mossman, Emmett A. & Pfyl, Frank A.
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Experimental Investigation of Flutter and Divergence Characteristics of the Rocket-Motor Fin of the ASROC Missile

Description: Report presenting testing of models of rocket-motor fins of the ASROC missile for flutter and divergence in the supersonic flutter tunnel for a range of Mach numbers. Results indicate that both divergence of the overhung leading edge and flutter occur within the sea-level operating conditions of the missile at Mach numbers above 1.0. Results regarding the flutter boundary, type of flutter encountered, possible solutions to flutter problems, and possible effects of nondestructive type of flutter… more
Date: July 31, 1958
Creator: Levey, Gilbert M. & Hanson, Perry W.
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Experimental investigation of flutter and divergence characteristics of the rocket-motor fin of the ASROC missile: COORD. No. N-AM-66

Description: Report presenting testing of scale models of rocket-motor fins of the ASROC missile for flutter and divergence in the supersonic flutter tunnel over a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding the flutter boundary, type of flutter encountered, and effects of flutter are provided.
Date: July 31, 1958
Creator: Levey, Gilbert M. & Hanson, Perry W.
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Experimental investigation of the effectiveness of various suction-slot arrangements as a means for increasing the maximum lift of the NACA 65(sub 3)-018 airfoil section

Description: Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation to explore the possibility of employing boundary-layer suction slots as a means for delaying laminar separation at the leading edge and turbulent separation over the rear portions of the airfoil section at high lift coefficients. Results regarding lift and drag are explored.
Date: March 31, 1950
Creator: Racisz, Stanley F.
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Factors That Affect Operational Reliability of Turbojet Engines

Description: The problem of improving operational reliability of turbojet engines is studied in a series of papers. Failure statistics for this engine are presented, the theory and experimental evidence on how engine failures occur are described, and the methods available for avoiding failure in operation are discussed. The individual papers of the series are Objectives, Failure Statistics, Foreign-Object Damage, Compressor Blades, Combustor Assembly, Nozzle Diaphrams, Turbine Buckets, Turbine Disks, Rollin… more
Date: January 31, 1956
Creator: Lewis Laboratory Staff
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Flight Determination of the Lateral Handling Qualities of the Bell X-5 Research Airplane at 58.7 Degrees Sweepback

Description: Memorandum presenting the Bell X-5 variable-sweep research airplane tested primarily at 58.7 degrees sweepback to determine the characteristics at transonic speeds of a fighter-type airplane with extreme sweepback. Some of the dynamic and static lateral stability characteristics have been discussed previously. Results regarding the lateral control, roll coupling, lateral problems at high lift, wing dropping, rudder oscillation at supersonic Mach numbers, and some pilots' impressions are also pr… more
Date: May 31, 1956
Creator: Finch, Thomas W. & Walker, Joseph A.
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Flutter Investigation on the High Subsonic and Transonic Speed Range on Cantilever Delta-Wing Plan Forms With Leading-Edge Sweepback of 60 Degrees, 53 Degrees 8', and 45 Degrees

Description: Report presenting results of flutter testing on three cantilever delta-wing plan forms at a range of Mach numbers. The time and location of flutter and results of the flutter calculations are provided for each of the wings.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Lauten, William T., Jr. & Burgess, Marvin F.
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Free-jet performance of 16-inch ram-jet engine with several fuels

Description: Report presenting an investigation of several fuels in a 16-inch ramjet engine during a free-jet investigation of ramjet performance in a wind tunnel. The fuels used were gasoline, kerosene, blend of 50-percent gasoline and 50-percent propylene oxide, blend of 75-percent kerosene and 25-percent propylene oxide, and isopentane. Results regarding ranges of operation, combustion efficiencies, and weight and volume specific fuel consumptions obtained with various fuels.
Date: October 31, 1950
Creator: Wilcox, Fred A.
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Heat Transfer on the Lifting Surfaces of a 60 Degree Delta Wing at Angle of Attack for Mach Number 1.98

Description: Report presenting the heat transfer and pressures on the lifting surfaces of a 60 degree delta wing with NACA 65A005 profile at angles of attack up to 9 degrees. Results obtained are compared to values obtained from flat-plate theory.
Date: May 31, 1956
Creator: Carter, Howard S.
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Interim Report on Free-Spinning-Tunnel Investigation of a 1/25-Scale Model of the McDonnell F3H-1N Airplane, TED No. NACA AD 3100

Description: "An investigation was conducted in the Langley 20-foot free-spinning tunnel on a 1/23-scale model of the McDonnell F3H-1N airplane. The effects of control settings and movements upon the erect and inverted spin and recovery characteristics of the model were determined for the clean condition. Spin-recovery parachute tests were also performed. The results indicated that erect spins obtained on the airplane for the take-off or combat loadings should be satisfactorily terminated if full rudder rev… more
Date: December 31, 1954
Creator: Lee, Henry A. & Wilkes, L. Faye
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Investigation at high subsonic speeds of a 45 sweptback horizontal tail with plain and horn-balanced control surfaces

Description: Report presenting an investigation in the 7- by 10-foot tunnel of the aerodynamic and hinge-moment characteristics of an untapered, aspect ratio 3, semispan horizontal-tail model with 45 degrees of sweepback through a range of Mach numbers. The model was equipped with an unbalanced and a horn-balanced 25-percent-chord elevator.
Date: March 31, 1950
Creator: Johnson, Harold S. & Thompson, Robert F.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An Investigation at Transonic Speeds of the Effects of Fences, Drooped Nose, and Vortex Generators on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Wing-Fuselage Combination Having a 6-Percent-Thick, 45 Degree Sweptback Wing

Description: Report presenting an investigation at transonic speeds to determine the effects of fences, drooped nose, combination fences and drooped nose, and vortex generators on a 45 degree sweptback wing-fuselage combination. The purpose of undertaking this investigation was due to the pitch-up tendency that results from leading-edge vortex-type flow on thin sweptback wings. The data for each component and their interaction with one another is also provided.
Date: March 31, 1953
Creator: Hieser, Gerald
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Investigation of a 1/5-scale model of a proposed high-submerged-speed submarine in the Langley full-scale tunnel

Description: Report presenting the results of an investigation to determine the drag, static stability, control effectiveness, boundary-layer conditions, and first-order effects of propeller operation on a scale model of a proposed high-submerged-speed submarine with various bridge-fairwater and tail configurations.
Date: October 31, 1950
Creator: Lipson, Stanley; Cocke, Bennie W. & Scallion, William I.
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Investigation of some wake vortex characteristics of an inclined ogive-cylinder body at Mach number 2

Description: For a body consisting of a fineness-ratio-3 ogival nose tangent to a cylindrical afterbody 7.3 diameters long, pitot-pressure distributions in the flow field, pressure distributions over the body, and downwash distributions along a line through the vortex centers have been measured for angles of attack to 20 degrees. The Reynolds numbers, based on body diameter, were 0.15 x 10 to the 6th power and 0.44 x 10 to the 6th power. Comparisons of computed and measured vortex paths and downwash distrib… more
Date: May 31, 1955
Creator: Jorgensen, Leland H. & Perkins, Edward W.
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An Investigation of the Longitudinal Stability and Afterbody Pressure Characteristics of Specialized Store Configurations at Transonic Speeds

Description: Report presenting an investigation to determine the longitudinal stability and afterbody pressure characteristics of the TX-14 and TX-16 special weapons at transonic and supersonic speeds. Results regarding dynamic testing and pressure testing are provided.
Date: March 31, 1954
Creator: Braden, John A. & Henry, Beverly Z., Jr.
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Investigation of the NACA 1.167-(0)(03)-058 and NACA 1.167-(0)(05)-058 Three-Blade Propellers at Forward Mach Numbers to 0.92 Including Effects of Thrust-Axis Inclination

Description: Report presenting an investigation to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of two three-blade propellers over a range of blade angles and Mach numbers. The thick-blade propeller was more adversely affected by compressibility than the thin-blade propeller, and the maximum efficiency of the thin-blade propeller was higher than the thick-blade propeller.
Date: August 31, 1953
Creator: Demele, Fred A. & Otey, William R.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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