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On the Distribution of Lift Along the Span of an Airfoil With Displaced Ailerons

Description: "The effect of an aileron displacement on the distribution of the lift along the span is computed for an elliptic wing of aspect ratio 6 for three conditions. The lift distribution caused by the aileron displacement is uniform and extends normally beyond the inner end of the ailerons. Hence, the displacement of an aileron with constant chord length may bring about passing the stalling point of the adjacent wing sections, if these were near this point before" (p. 1).
Date: June 1924
Creator: Munk, Max M.
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Tests on a model of the D airplane T 39 of the "Deutsche Flugzeug Werke" (German Airplane Works)

Description: 'Experiments similar to those carried out with the A.E.G (Allgemeine Elektrizitats-Gesellschaft) were made in the small wind tunnel of the Gottingen laboratory on a model of the D.F.W. airplane T-29. Three series of tests were carried out on the model with a velocity head (or dynamic pressure) of 5 kg/sq m (1.02 lb/sq ft), during which one of the movable surfaces was deflected at various angles, while both the others were retained in their central positions. Of special interest among the result… more
Date: January 1924
Creator: Molthan, Wilhelm
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Curvilinear Flight of Airplanes

Description: Note presenting an investigation of curvilinear flight, which is defined as steady horizontal flight in a circle in which no side slip occurs. The investigation occurred under very specific circumstances and rests on two basic assumptions, which are that the airplane lies correctly in the turn so the resultant of gravity and centrifugal force falls in the plane of symmetry and that the airplane must lie in the turn so that the axis coincides with the direction of motion.
Date: January 1924
Creator: Salkowski, E.
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Triplane Tests

Description: "These experiments were carried out to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of various triplanes, which differed in the relative positions of the wings and, more especially, in the stagger, and in the shape of the wing sections. The tests were restricted to such dispositions as appeared constructively adapted to the plan form considered. Four different sets of wings were used in these tests, three of which had the same cross-section but differed in aspect ratio and in area" (p. 1).
Date: February 1924
Creator: Wieselsberger, C.
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Torsional Strength of Nickel Steel and Duralumin Tubing as Affected by the Ratio of Diameter to Gage Thickness

Description: "This investigation was made at the request of the Bureau of Aeronautics. Since the ordinary torsion formula is based on elastic resistance to deformation, it is inaccurate for determination of ultimate stresses in thin wall tubing subjected to torsional loads. It has been found that the torsional modulus of rupture varies with the ratio of diameter to gage thickness and the object of these tests was to determine the extent of these variations for subject materials. This is somewhat of a prorog… more
Date: April 1924
Creator: Otey, N. S.
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Practical Method for Balancing Airplane Moments

Description: "The present contribution is the sequel to a paper written by Messrs. R. Fuchs, L. Hopf, and H. Hamburger, and proposes to show that the methods therein contained can be practically utilized in computations. Furthermore, the calculations leading up to the diagram of moments for three airplanes, whose performance in war service gave reason for complaint, are analyzed. Finally, it is shown what conclusions can be drawn from the diagram of moments with regard to the defects in these planes and wha… more
Date: February 1924
Creator: Hamburger, H.
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Comparing the Performance of Geometrically Similar Airplanes

Description: "This note has been prepared for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. It deals with the model rules relating to aeronautical problems, and shows how the characteristics of one airplane can be determined from those of another airplane of different weight or size, and of similar type. If certain rules for the ratios of the dimensions, the weights and the horsepower are followed, a small low-powered airplane can be used for obtaining information as to performance, stability, controllab… more
Date: April 1924
Creator: Munk, Max M. & Warner, Edward P.
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Increasing the Compression Pressure in an Engine by Using a Long Intake Pipe

Description: "During some tests of a one-cylinder engine, using gas oil (diesel engine oil, specific gravity 0.86 at 60 F) with solid injection and compression ignition, it was found to be necessary to increase either the jacket water temperature or the compression pressure in order to start the engine. It was found that a sufficient increase in compression pressure could be obtained simply by attaching a long pipe to the inlet flange of the cylinder. However, since no data were available giving the values … more
Date: February 1924
Creator: Matthews, Robertson & Gardiner, Arthur W.
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The Simplifying Assumptions, Reducing the Strict Application of Classical Hydrodynamics to Practical Aeronautical Computations

Description: Note presenting a general method followed to simplify the numerical work in hydrodynamics, which consists of neglecting quantities of a lower order of magnitude. Four of the solutions covered in this report include the theory of the lateral air forces on airship hulls, theory of wing sections in a two-dimensional flow, theory of wings with a finite span, and propeller theory.
Date: November 1924
Creator: Munk, Max M.
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Remarks on the Pressure Distribution over the Surface of an Ellipsoid, Moving Translationally Through a Perfect Fluid

Description: "This note, prepared for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, contains a discussion of the pressure distribution over ellipsoids when in translatory motion through a perfect fluid. An easy and convenient way to determine the magnitude of the velocity and of the pressure at each point of the surface of an ellipsoid of rotation is described. The knowledge of such pressure distribution is of great practical value for the airship designer" (p. 1).
Date: June 1924
Creator: Munk, Max M.
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Some Tables of the Factor of Apparent Additional Mass

Description: "This note, prepared for publication by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, is a collection of the tables of the factor of apparent mass that have been published up to now. The theory of the motion of solids in a perfect fluid is of the greatest value for the study of most aerodynamic problems, and the additional apparent mass of an immersed solid is the most important characteristic for such theoretical numerical computations. It will therefore be helpful to have the most importan… more
Date: July 1924
Creator: Munk, Max M.
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Micarta Propellers 1: Materials

Description: Here, values for tension, compression edgewise of laminations, and transverse flatwise of laminations are given for Micarta made with various kinds of sheet material. The corresponding values for white oak are given for comparison. It was found by destructive and service tests that Micarta made with a good grade of cotton duck will give satisfactory service with most designs.
Date: August 1924
Creator: Caldwell, F. W. & Clay, N. S.
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Micarta Propellers 2: Method of Construction

Description: The methods used in manufacturing Micarta propellers differ considerably from those employed with wood propellers on account of the hardness of the materials. The propellers must be formed accurately to size in a mold and afterwards balanced without the customary trimming of the material from the tips. Described here are the pressing and molding processes, filing, boring, balancing, and curing.
Date: August 1924
Creator: Caldwell, F. W. & Clay, N. S.
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Tests of rotating cylinders

Description: Tests were made in the no. 1 (5 ft. atmospheric) wind tunnel at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory to determine the air forces acting on rotating cylinders with axes perpendicular to the direction of motion. Two cylinders were tested, one with a circular cross-section and the other with a Greek cross. The cross cylinder and compound strut were found to not be as efficient as the circular one.
Date: December 1924
Creator: Reid, Elliott G.
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Micarta Propellers III: General Description of the Design

Description: The design of propellers made of Micarta is discussed. The advantages of the material are noted, especially as compared with wood. The design changes necessitated by the use of Micarta are discussed with reference to the hub boss, the narrowing of the blade tips, the thinning of the blades, the angles of the leading and trailing edges, and the adjustment of the pitch. Results of flight tests show that the Micarta propeller gave a top speed of 2 miles per hour more than the wooden propeller whil… more
Date: August 1924
Creator: Caldwell, F. W. & Clay, N. S.
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Micarta propellers IV : technical methods of design

Description: A description is given of the methods used in design of Micarta propellers. The most direct method for working out the design of a Micarta propeller is to start with the diameter and blade angles of a wooden propeller suited for a particular installation and then to apply one of the plan forms suitable for Micarta propellers. This allows one to obtain the corresponding blade widths and to then use these angles and blade widths for an aerodynamic analysis.
Date: September 1924
Creator: Caldwell, F. W. & Clay, N. S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
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Provisional Rules for the Inspection of Aircraft Adopted by the French Bureau Veritas

Description: These new regulations are intended to replace those of November 1, 1922, and give the directions to be followed in the supervision of aircraft by the agents of the Aeronautical Section of the Bureau Veritas. The rules consist of four sections: rules regarding an aircraft leaving a repair shop, the objects of quarterly and weekly inspections, and rules regarding the upkeep and repair of airplanes.
Date: September 1924
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