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Thrust and Pumping Characteristics of a Series of Ejector-type Exhaust Nozzles at Subsonic and Supersonic Flight Speeds

Description: Report presenting an investigation in the supersonic wind tunnel to determine the thrust and pumping characteristics of a series of ejector exhaust nozzles. Results indicated that the free-stream Mach number had no effect on those characteristics of the ejectors in the range for which the secondary flow was choked.
Date: November 17, 1954
Creator: Hearth, Donald P. & Valerino, Alfred S.
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Speed-Brake Investigation at Low Speed of a 1/10-Scale Model of the MX-1554A Airplane With a Circular Jet Nozzle

Description: Report discussing an investigation of the effect of curved speed brakes on the drag characteristics and longitudinal stability and control characteristics of a model of the MX-1554A with a circular jet nozzle. The speed brakes were tested at several deflections, gaps, and locations in the landing configuration and clean configuration. Results of a lateral- and directional-stability study due to reduction in the vertical tail area are also provided.
Date: January 7, 1954
Creator: Solomon, Martin
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Performance of Isentropic Nose Inlets at Mach Number of 5.6

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation of the performance of inlet configurations with a forebody designed for isentropic external compression at a nominal Mach number of 5.6. At zero angle of attack, all the configurations yielded larger total-pressure recoveries than had previously been obtained with a single-conical-shock inlet. Results regarding the flow about the forebody, inlet performance, and performance comparisons are provided.
Date: May 6, 1954
Creator: Bernstein, Harry & Haefeli, Rudolph C.
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Free-flight Tests of 45 Deg Swept Wings of Aspect Ratio 3.15 and Taper Ratio 0.54 to Measure Wing Damping of the First Bending Mode and to Investigate the Possibility of Flutter at Transonic Speeds

Description: Free flight tests of 45-deg swept wings of 3.15 aspect ratio and 0.54 taper ratio to measure wing damping and possible transonic flutter.
Date: October 12, 1954
Creator: O'Kelly, Burke R.; Lundstrom, Reginald R. & Lauten, William T., Jr.
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Wind-Tunnel Investigation at Low Speed of the Rolling Stability Derivatives of a 1/10-Scale Model of the Douglas A4D-1 Airplane

Description: Report discussing an experimental investigation of the low-speed rolling stability derivatives of a model of the Douglas A4D-1. The model was tested under a variety of conditions, including in clean and landing configurations and with the horizontal and vertical tails on and off, and the study also explored the effects of slats and flaps on the derivatives of the wing. No analysis of the data is provided.
Date: October 7, 1954
Creator: Wolhart, Walter D. & Fletcher, H. S.
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Wind-Tunnel Investigation at Low Speed of the Yawing Stability Derivatives of a 1/10-Scale Model of the Douglas A4D-1 Airplane

Description: Report discussing testing of a model of the Douglas A4D-1 to determine its low-speed yawing stability derivatives. The model was tested in clean and landing configurations with horizontal and vertical tails on and off and an investigation into the effect of slats and flaps on the wing-alone derivatives.
Date: August 25, 1954
Creator: Wolhart, Walter D. & Fletcher, H. S.
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The Effect of Blunt-Trailing-Edge Modifications on the High-Speed Stability and Control Characteristics of a Swept-Wing Fighter Airplane

Description: An investigation was conducted on a 35 deg swept-wing fighter airplane to determine the effects of several blunt-trailing-edge modifications to the wing and tail on the high-speed stability and control characteristics and tracking performance. The results indicated significant improvement in the pitch-up characteristics for the blunt-aileron configuration at Mach numbers around 0.90. As a result of increased effectiveness of the blunt-trailing-edge aileron, the roll-off, customarily experienced… more
Date: May 26, 1954
Creator: Sadoff, Melvin; Matteson, Frederick H. & Van Dyke, Rudolph D., Jr.
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Investigation of Three Low-Temperature-Ratio Combustor Configurations in a 48-Inch-Diameter Ram-Jet Engine

Description: Memorandum presenting a preliminary evaluation of three types of combustor configuration in a 48-inch-diameter ramjet engine in order to select the one with the greatest promise of efficient and stable combustion at low fuel-air ratios and low combustor-inlet pressures. Results regarding the inlet conditions, performance, and a comparison of the configurations are provided.
Date: March 10, 1954
Creator: Meyer, Carl L. & Weina, Harry J.
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Design of Combustor for Long-Range Ram-Jet Engine and Performance of Rectangular Analog

Description: Memorandum presenting the design of a piloted combustor intended for a ramjet engine of long flight range. The unit comprises a large annular basket of V-type cross section, the inner surface of which is slotted and bent into small V-gutters.
Date: January 29, 1954
Creator: Rayle, Warren D. & Koch, Richard G.
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Longitudinal Aerodynamic Characteristics to Large Angles of Attack of a Cruciform Missile Configuration at a Mach Number of 2

Description: Memorandum presenting the lift, pitching-moment, and drag characteristics of a missile configuration with a body of fineness ratio 9.33 and a cruciform triangular wing and tail of aspect ratio 4 at a Mach number of 1.99 and a Reynolds number of 6.0 million. Testing was performed to investigate the effects on the aerodynamic characteristics of roll angle, wing-tail interdigitation, wing deflection, and interference among the components. Results regarding the body-wing-tail combination, body, win… more
Date: December 6, 1954
Creator: Spahr, J. Richard
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Preliminary Transient Performance Data on the Fuel Control of the XRJ47-W-5 Ram-Jet Engine

Description: Report discussing the characteristics of the fuel control of the 48-inch diameter WRJ47-W-5 ramjet engine, including the time history of the fuel system pressures, fuel flow, and engine inlet total pressure. Oscillograph traces for the different variables are provided as well as the accuracy of the calibration factors.
Date: January 29, 1954
Creator: Welna, Henry J. & Smith, Ivan D.
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Effect of Ice Formations on Section Drag of Swept NACA 63A-009 Airfoil with Partial-Span Leading-Edge Slat for Various Modes of Thermal Ice Protection

Description: From Summary: "The effects of primary and runback ice formations on the section drag of a 36 deg swept NACA 63A-009 airfoil section with a partial-span leading-edge slat were studied over a range of angles of attack from 2 to 8 deg and airspeeds up to 260 miles per hour for icing conditions with liquid-water contents ranging from 0.39 to 1.23 grams per cubic meter and datum air temperatures from 10 to 25 F. The results with slat retracted showed that glaze-ice formations caused large and rapid … more
Date: March 15, 1954
Creator: von Glahn, Uwe H. & Gray, Vernon H.
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Tests of the Northrop XB-62 Missile in the Ames 40- by 80-Foot Wind Tunnel

Description: Memorandum presenting a series of tests made on a full-scale Northrop XB-62 missile to determine the cause of a directional out-of-trim condition which was encountered on the initial missile flight tests. The results indicated that the directional out-of-trim condition was caused by aerodynamic loads induced by engine operation.
Date: September 27, 1954
Creator: Graham, David
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Flight Investigation to Evaluate the Roll-Rate Stabilization System of the Naval Ordnance Test Station SIDEWINDER Missile at Mach Numbers From 0.9 to 2.3

Description: Report presenting a flight investigation using a rocket-powered model to evaluate the roll-rate stabilization of the Naval Ordnance Test Station SIDEWINDER missile, which uses aerodynamic damping by gyro-actuated rollerons. Dynamic roll instability was found to occur in flight.
Date: April 29, 1954
Creator: Brown, Clarence A., Jr. & Nason, Martin L.
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Preliminary Investigation of a Technique for Stability Studies of a Self-Propelled Model of a Submerged Submarine

Description: Report presenting the initial development of a technique for the qualitative study of the stability and control characteristics of a free, self-propelled, dynamic submarine model. Two types of control systems were evaluated. Results regarding the qualitative analysis of the control system, dive paths, equations of motion, and comparison with experimental paths are provided.
Date: April 15, 1954
Creator: McKann, Robert E. & Petynia, William W.
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Cooling Characteristics of a Transpiration-Cooled Afterburner With a Porous Wall of Brazed and Rolled Wire Cloth

Description: Memorandum presenting cooling data for a transpiration-cooled afterburner with a porous combustion-chamber wall of brazed and rolled wire cloth for a range of exhaust-gas temperatures, total flow ratio of cooling air to combustion gas, and pressure altitudes. Maximum wall temperatures based on the cooling correlation were determined for a porous wall of uniform permeability at sea-level takeoff and for several flight Mach numbers. Results regarding typical data, cooling correlation, transpirati… more
Date: August 19, 1954
Creator: Koffel, William K.
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Investigation of a 1/4-Scale Model of the Republic F-105 Airplane in the Langley 19-Foot Pressure Tunnel: Influence of Trailing-Edge Flap Span and Deflection on the Longitudinal Characteristics

Description: Report presenting development tests on a model of the Republic F-105 airplane at a Mach number of 0.20. The purpose of the current investigation is to obtain the longitudinal force and moment characteristics of the model equipped with trailing-edge flaps of various spans and deflections. Results regarding the longitudinal stability characteristics and effect of the horizontal tail are provided.
Date: September 3, 1954
Creator: Cancro, Patrick A. & Kelly, H. Neale
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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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Preliminary Flight Measurements of the Total-Pressure Recovery of a Split-Wing Ram-Jet Inlet at Mach Numbers from 1.4 to 3.16

Description: "Flight tests were made to determine the total-pressure recovery of a split-wing ram-jet inlet with a fixed area exit 20 percent larger than the inlet throat over a Mach number range from 1.4 to 3.16. Total-pressure-recovery measurements at the diffuser exist station indicated abrupt pressure changes in the total-pressure profile throughout the Mach number range. Comparisons of average total-pressure recovery with the theoretical total-pressure recovery showed good agreement" (p. 1).
Date: March 4, 1954
Creator: Hinners, Arthur H., Jr.
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Preliminary Performance Data Obtained in a Full-Scale Free-Jet Investigation of a Side-Inlet Supersonic Diffuser

Description: Report discussing an investigation into the performance of several modifications of a side-inlet ramjet engine diffuser. Total-pressure-recovery profiles, Mach number profiles, longitudinal wall static pressure distributions, and variation of the average-static to average-total pressure are presented.
Date: November 30, 1954
Creator: Farley, John M. & Smith, Ivan D.
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Analysis of rocket, ramjet, and turbojet engines for supersonic propulsion of long-range missiles. 3: Ramjet engine performance

Description: Report presenting ramjet engine performance data over a range of engine design variables to permit selection and evaluation of a ramjet engine configuration for a long-range supersonic missile. Results include engine thrust, drag, fuel consumption, area ratios, and weight, and are suitable for use in design studies of missiles incorporating either internally or externally mounted ramjet engines.
Date: August 5, 1954
Creator: Weber, Richard J. & Luidens, Roger W.
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Analysis of Rocket, Ramjet, Turbojet Engines for Supersonic Propulsion of Long-Range Missiles 2: Rocket Missile Performance

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation of the theoretical performance of a two-stage ballistic rocket missile with a centerbody and two parallel boosters for JP4-oxygen and ammonia-fluorine propellants. The missile using the ammonia-fluorine propellant weighs about one-half as much as a missile using JP4-oxygen. Results regarding the optimum missile and effect of variation of design parameters are provided.
Date: October 11, 1954
Creator: Huff, Vearl N. & Kerrebrock, Jack
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Investigation of Noise Field and Velocity Profiles of an Afterburning Engine

Description: From Summary: "Sound pressure levels, frequency spectrum, and jet velocity profiles are presented for an engine-afterburner combination at various values of afterburner fuel - air ratio. At the high fuel-air ratios, severe low-frequency resonance was encountered which represented more than half the total energy in the sound spectrum. At similar thrust conditions, lower sound pressure levels were obtained from a current fighter air craft with a different afterburner configuration. The lower soun… more
Date: September 24, 1954
Creator: North, Warren J.; Callaghan, Edmund E. & Lanzo, Chester D.
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