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The Absorption and Translocation of Several Fission Elements by Russian Thistle

Description: 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.
Date: June 8, 1950
Creator: Selders, A. A.
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Aerodynamic characteristics of a wing with unswept quarter-chord line, aspect ratio 2, taper ratio 0.78, and NACA 65A004 airfoil section: transonic-bump method

Description: From Introduction: "This paper presents the results of an investigation of force and moment characteristics for a wing with an unswept quarter-chord line, aspect ratio 2, taper ratio 0.78, and an NACA 65A004 airfoil section parallel to the free stream."
Date: March 8, 1950
Creator: Polhamus, Edward C. & Campbell, George S.
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Aerodynamic characteristics of a wing with unswept quarter-chord line, aspect ratio 4, taper ratio 0.6, and NACA 65A004 airfoil section: Transonic-bump method

Description: From Introduction: "This paper presents the results of the investigation of the wing alone and of the wing-fuselage configurations employing a wing with an unswept quarter-chord line, aspect ratio 4, taper ratio 0.6, and an NACA 65A004 airfoil section parallel to the air stream. The experimental results of a wing of identical plan from having an NACA 65A006 airfoil section which was tested as part of the transonic program are presented in reference 1.
Date: May 8, 1950
Creator: Myers, Boyd C., II & Wiggins, James W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Aerodynamic Investigation of a Parabolic Body of Revolution at Mach Number of 1.92 and Some Effects of an Annular Jet Exhausting From the Base

Description: Report discussing an investigation of a parabolic body of revolution with and without the effects of an annular jet exhausting from the base. The aerodynamic characteristics, pressures, lift-curve slope, and other characteristics with the jet in operation and inoperative were compared.
Date: February 8, 1950
Creator: Love, Eugene S.
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Aerodynamic study of a wing-fuselage combination employing a wing swept back 63 degrees : effectiveness of an elevon as a longitudinal control and the effects of camber and twist on the maximum lift-drag ratio at supersonic speeds

Description: Report presenting an investigation concerned with the measurement of the characteristics of longitudinal-control devices for a wing-fuselage combination with a wing with the leading edge swept back 63 degrees. Most of the investigation was devoted to testing a 30-percent-chord, 50-percent-semispan elevon, but some used upper-surface spoilers. Results regarding the characteristics of the wing with the elevon undeflected and control-surface effectiveness are provided.
Date: May 8, 1950
Creator: Olson, Robert N. & Mead, Merrill H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Characteristics of perforated diffusers at free-stream Mach number 1.90

Description: "An investigation was conducted at Mach number 1.90 to determine pressure recovery and mass-flow characteristics of series of perforated convergent-divergent supersonic diffusers. Pressure recoveries as high as 96 percent were obtained, but at reduced mass flows through the diffuser. Theoretical considerations of effect of perforation distribution on shock stability in converging section of diffuser are presented and correlated with experimental data. A method of estimating relative importance … more
Date: May 8, 1950
Creator: Hunczak, Henry R. & Kremzier, Emil J.
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Equations and Charts for the Rapid Estimation of Hinge-Moment and Effectiveness Parameters for Trailing-Edge Controls Having Leading and Trailing Edges Swept Ahead of the Mach Lines

Description: "Existing conical-flow solutions have been used to calculate the hinge-moments and effectiveness parameters of trailing-edge controls having leading and trailing edges swept ahead of the Mach lines and having streamwise root and tip chords. Equations and detailed charts are presented for the rapid estimation of these parameters. Also included is an approximate method by which these parameters may be corrected for airfoil-section thickness" (p. 937).
Date: September 8, 1950
Creator: Goin, Kennith L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Free-Spinning Tunnel Tests of a 1/20-Scale Model of the McDonnell XF3H-1 Airplane : TED No. NACA DE 343

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation conducted in the 20-foot free-spinning tunnel with a scale model to determine the spin and recovery characteristics of the McDonnell XF3H-1 airplane. The effects of control settings and movements on the erect and inverted spin and recovery characteristics of the model were determined. Results regarding design gross weight loading, variation of loading, spin-recovery parachutes, pilot escape, landing condition, control forces, and recommended recovery techn… more
Date: September 8, 1950
Creator: Berman, Theodore
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Infrared Absorption Measurements Indicating Intermolecular Association of Water and Hexone

Description: This report analyzes infrared absorption measurements that were made in the regions of carbonyl band and hydroxyl band absorptions on solutions of water in hexone and water in acetone, confirming intermolecular association of water and hexone.
Date: March 8, 1950
Creator: Moore, R. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lawrence Radiation Laboratory Medical and Health Physics Quarterly Report: July - September 1950

Description: The following quarterly report covers the period of July through September of 1950, split into three reports discussing the metabolic properties of plutonium and allied materials, biological studies of radiation effects, and health chemistry and physics.
Date: November 8, 1950
Creator: Hamilton, J. G.; Lawrence, J. H. & Garden, N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Low-Speed Investigation of a 0.16-Scale Model of the X-3 Airplane: Longitudinal Characteristics

Description: Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation of the low-speed static longitudinal characteristics of a model of the X-3 airplane with the wing flaps neutral and deflected. Results regarding those characteristics with the flaps neutral, with the flaps fully deflected, in the presence of a ground plane, with the flaps partially deflected, and effect of miscellaneous changes of the model are provided.
Date: September 8, 1950
Creator: Delany, Noel K. & Hayter, Nora-Lee F.
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Low-Speed Investigation of the Effect of Several Flap and Spoiler Ailerons on the Lateral Characteristics of a 47.5 Degree Sweptback-Wing-Fuselage Combination at a Reynolds Number of 4.4. X 10(6)

Description: Report presenting an investigation of the low-speed lateral characteristics of a 47.5 degree sweptback-wing-fuselage combination with several flap and spoiler aileron arrangements. Results regarding aileron control characteristics, spoiler-control characteristics, and a comparison of the two are provided.
Date: December 8, 1950
Creator: Pasamanick, Jerome & Sellers, Thomas B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Oralloy Shape Factor Measurements

Description: Measurements have been at the Pajarito remote control laboratory to determine the effect of change of shape on system reactivity for oralloy cylinders. Systems tested include cylindrical configurations with various height-to-diameter ratios ranging from slabs to rods. Each system reactivity is referred to that of a sphere in the same tamper. Reactivity tests were made on bare (untamped) Oy configurations, as well as on systems In tuballoy tampers 1.12,1.87,and 8.0 thick. The amount of reactivit… more
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Josephson, V. (Vernal), 1913-1997; Paine, R. W. Jr. & Woodward, L. L.
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Propeller Section Aerodynamic Characteristics as Determined by Measuring the Section Surface Pressures on an NACA 10-(3)(08)-03 Propeller Under Operating Conditions

Description: Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation to determine propeller section aerodynamic characteristics by measuring surface pressure distribution on the airfoil sections of a rotating propeller. The pressures were measured at nine radial sections of the NACA 10-(3)(08)-03 two-blade propeller. Results regarding sectional critical Mach number, and aerodynamic coefficients are also presented.
Date: November 8, 1950
Creator: Evans, Albert J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Reaction of Tritium and Stopcock Grease

Description: This investigation was begun as a result of a mass spectrometric measurement of two samples of tritium which had been stored for several months in Pyrex glass bulbs using stopcocks. The first of these was originally supposed to be of extremely high isotopic and chemical purity. What was observed at this time was 1.45 H had accumulated, and that tritiated methane, CT4, was also present to the extent of 0.18%. A consistent attempt had been made in this sample to protect the gas from contact with … more
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: McInteer, B. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Theoretical Investigation of the Dynamic Lateral Oscillatory Stability of an Airplane Having a 60 Degree Triangular Wing

Description: Report presenting a theoretical study of the dynamic lateral stability characteristics of an airplane with a 60 degree triangular wing. Calculations included the determination of the neutral-lateral-oscillatory-stability boundary, the period and time to damp to one-half amplitude of the lateral oscillation, and the time to damp to one-half amplitude for the spiral mode. The airplane was generally found to be stable for all conditions.
Date: March 8, 1950
Creator: Johnson, Joseph L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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