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Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems: Effect of Missile Configuration on the Speed of Response

Description: Memorandum presenting a comparison of the maximum speed of response that can be attained by three missile configurations, a variable-incidence-wing, a canard, and a tail-control, in combination with a particular proportional navigation guidance system. The configuration that allows the most rapid overall guidance-system response depends on the control-system characteristics. Results regarding the rate-only feedback and rate and normal acceleration feedback are provided.
Date: January 19, 1953
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin
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Strain-Gage Measurements of Buffeting Loads on a Jet-Powered Bomber Airplane

Description: Buffet boundaries, buffeting-load increments for the stabilizers and elevators, and buffeting bending-moment increments for the stabilizers and wings as measured in gradual maneuvers for a jet-powered bomber airplane are presented. The buffeting-load increments were determined from strain-gage measurements at the roots or hinge supports of the various surfaces considered. The Mach numbers of the tests ranged from 0.19 to 0.78 at altitudes close to 30,000 feet. The predominant buffet frequencies… more
Date: March 19, 1951
Creator: Aiken, William S., Jr. & See, John A.
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Experimental Static Aerodynamic Forces and Moments at High Subsonic Speeds on a Missile Model During Simulated Launching From Unswept-, Sweptback-, and Modified-Delta-Wing-Fuselage Combinations at Zero Sideslip

Description: Report presenting an investigation in the high-speed tunnel to determine the static aerodynamic forces and moments on a missile model during simulated launching from midsemispan locations of various types of wings. The purpose of the investigation is to determine the nature and origin of the mutual interference experienced by various combinations of wing-fuselage models and externally carried missiles. Results regarding isolated missile characteristics, the effect of varying chordwise position,… more
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Alford, William J., Jr. & King, Thomas J., Jr.
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Preliminary investigation of effect on performance of dividing conical-spike nose inlets into halves at Mach numbers 1.5 to 2.0

Description: Inserting a splitter plate in the subsonic diffuser caused a pressure-recovery loss of about 1 percent for an inlet with a long nearly constant-area throat section. The loss was due to the increased surface area. Another inlet, which had a comparatively rapid area increase immediately after the throat, experienced pressure-recovery losses of 5 and 6 percent at Mach numbers of 1.8 and 2.0, respectively, and about 1 percent at Mach 1.5.
Date: December 19, 1955
Creator: Allen, John L.
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Study of Some Dielectric Properties of Suspensions of Magnesium Particles in Mineral Oil

Description: The variation of dielectric constant has been measured as a function of the concentration of magnesium particles; the shape, size, and degree of oxidation of the particles; the temperature; and the frequency of oscillation. The variation of dielectric constant and settling rate was investigated as a function of time. Also investigated were the effects of particle concentration, shape and time on dielectric losses.
Date: February 19, 1954
Creator: Altshuller, Aubrey P.
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Chordwise and Spanwise Loadings Measured at Low Speed on Large Triangular Wings

Description: Report presenting pressure distributions of three triangular wing models: a wing-alone model, the same wing combined with a body, and a mock-up of a triangular-wing airplane. Results regarding the separation-vortex air flow over triangular wings, general comments regarding the applicability of the study, chordwise pressure distribution, section lift characteristics, center of pressure, and span load distribution are provided.
Date: April 19, 1949
Creator: Anderson, Adrien E.
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High-Speed Longitudinal-Stability and Control Characteristics of the Consolidated Vultee Lark Missile as Predicted from Wind-Tunnel Tests (TED No. NACA 2391)

Description: "A high-speed wind-tunnel investigation of the aerodynamic characteristics of a full-scale model of the Consolidated Vultee Lark indicates that the missile possesses satisfactory longitudinal-stability and-control characteristics throughout the Mach number range from 0.2 to 0.85, but that the maximum lift coefficients developed are not high enough to insure interception of the target at high altitudes. A reduction in wing loading appears advisable. Although the static longitudinal stability at … more
Date: November 19, 1946
Creator: Axelson, John A. & Martin, Andrew
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Force and pressure-recovery characteristics of a conical-type nose inlet operating at Mach numbers of 1.6 to 2.0 and at angles of attack to 9 degrees

Description: Report presenting an investigation of an axially symmetric spike-type nose inlet suitable for a nacelle power-plant installation in the 8- by 6-foot supersonic tunnel at a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack. The inlet was designed to attain a mass-flow ratio of unity a Mach number 2.0. Results regarding the performance of inlet A and inlet B, which differed based on subsonic diffuser area variation, are provided.
Date: November 19, 1952
Creator: Beke, Andrew & Allen, J. L.
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Aerodynamic characteristics at subsonic and supersonic Mach numbers of a thin triangular wing of aspect ratio 2 1: maximum thickness at 20 percent of the chord

Description: From Summary: "This report presents the results of a wind-tunnel investigation conducted to determine the effects of Mach number on the aerodynamic characteristics of a wing of triangular plan form."
Date: November 19, 1948
Creator: Berggren, Robert E. & Summers, James L.
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An Investigation at Low Speed of the Spin Instability of Mortar-Shell Tails

Description: An investigation was made in the Langley stability tunnel to study the influence of number of fins, fin shrouding, and fin aspect ratio on the spin instability of mortar-shell tail surfaces. It was found that the 12-fin tails tested spun less rapidly throughout the angle-of-yaw range than did the 6-fin tails and that fin shrouding reduced the spin encountered by a large amount.
Date: June 19, 1957
Creator: Bird, John D. & Lichtenstein, Jacob H.
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Free-flight investigation of jet effect on the low-lift drag and longitudinal trim of a supersonic interceptor-type airplane configuration with an overhanging tail boom at Mach numbers from 1.09 to 1.34

Description: Report presenting a rocket-powered free-flight model of an interceptor-type airplane with an overhanging tail boom with the jet on and off at a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding longitudinal trim, drag, and lift are provided.
Date: September 19, 1957
Creator: Blanchard, Willard S., Jr.
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Low-Speed Roll Effectiveness of a Differentially Deflected Horizontal-Tail Surface on a 42 Degree Swept-Wing Model

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation to determine the roll effectiveness of a differentially deflected horizontal tail of a 42 degree swept-wing model. The model was tested through an angle-of-attack range of 0 degrees through the stall in the clean and landing configurations with the horizontal tail in a low position. Results regarding the longitudinal characteristics and lateral characteristics are provided.
Date: June 19, 1956
Creator: Boisseau, Peter C.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of Low-Speed Aileron Control Characteristics at a Reynolds Number of 6,800,000 of a Wing With Leading Edge Swept Back 42 Degrees With and Without High-Lift Devices

Description: Report presenting an investigation at a Reynolds number of 6,800,000 to determine the low-speed lateral control characteristics of a 20-percent-chord half-span outboard aileron on a wing with 42 degrees of sweepback at the leading edge. The lateral control, aileron hinge-moment, aileron load, and balance-chamber-pressure characteristics were determined for the wing with and without high-lift and stall-control devices for an angle-of-attack range from -4 degrees through the stall.
Date: July 19, 1949
Creator: Bollech, Thomas V. & Pratt, George L.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of Porous Gas-Heated Leading-Edge Section for Icing Protection of a Delta Wing

Description: "A tip section of a delta wing having an NACA 0004-65 airfoil section and a 600 leading-edge sweepback was equipped with a porous leading-edge section through which hot gas was bled for anti-icing. Heating rates for anti-icing were determined for a wide range of icing conditions. The effects of gas flow through the porous leading-edge section on airfoil pressure distribution and drag in dry air were investigated" (p. 1).
Date: January 19, 1955
Creator: Bowden, Dean T.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Altitude chamber evaluation of an aircraft liquid hydrogen fuel system used with a turbojet engine

Description: From Introduction: "The objective of this report are (1) to describe the complete fuel system, (2) to discuss the procedure used for transitions between JP-4 fuel and hydrogen, and (3) to present and discuss engine performance obtained with both fuels, and (4) to review the reliability of the fuel system."
Date: August 19, 1957
Creator: Braithwaite, Willis M.; Fenn, David B. & Algranti, Joseph S.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Summary Report on Analytical Evaluation of Air and Fuel Specific-Impulse Characteristics of Several Nonhydrocarbon Jet-Engine Fuels

Description: Memorandum presenting an analytical evaluation of the air and fuel specific-impulse characteristics of magnesium, magnesium-octene-1 slurries, aluminum, aluminum-octene-1 slurries, boron, boron-octene-1 slurries, carbon, hydrogen, methylnaphthalene, diborane, and pentaborane. Adiabatic constant-pressure combustion temperature, air specific impulse, fuel specific impulse, and equilibrium composition data are given for each fuel over a range of equivalence ratios.
Date: February 19, 1953
Creator: Breitwieser, Roland; Gordon, Sanford & Gammon, Benson
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An experimental investigation of the effect of various parameters including tip Mach number on the flutter of some model helicopter rotor blades

Description: Report presenting studies of some of the effects of parameters such as Mach number, blade angle, and structural damping on the flutter of model helicopter rotor blades in the hovering condition. Forward movement of the blade chordwise center-of-gravity location tended to raise the flutter speeds at low pitch angles, but had no effect at high pitch angles. The significant flutter data for the tests along with detailed descriptions of the models are included to facilitate more detailed analyses.
Date: June 19, 1953
Creator: Brooks, George W. & Baker, John E.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tank investigation of a series of related hydro-skis as load-alleviation devices for landing a seaplane in waves

Description: Report presenting a tank investigation to determine the effects of hydro-skis as load-alleviation devices for landing a seaplane in waves. Results regarding the basic model without hydro-ski, effect of longitudinal location of hydro-ski, effect of landing trim, effect of hydro-ski dimensions, effect of landing speed, effect of vertical location of hydro-ski, effect of wave height, effect of angle of incidence, effect of aerodynamic stability, and consideration of hydro-skis as a ditching aid ar… more
Date: December 19, 1956
Creator: Carter, Arthur W.; Morse, Archibald E., Jr. & Woodward, David R.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Analysis of Limitations Imposed on One-Spool Turbojet-Engine Designs by Turbines Having Downstream Stators at 0, 2.0, and 2.8 Flight Mach Numbers

Description: Memorandum presenting an aerodynamic design-point analysis of one-spool turbojet engines with one-stage turbines with one and with two rows of downstream stator blades. The object of the analysis was to evaluate the design characteristics of the turbines in comparison with conventional one- and two-stage turbines, to determine the extent to which exit whirl can be increased before causing weight-flow capacity to decrease, and to determine the effect of downstream stators on engine design limita… more
Date: January 19, 1955
Creator: Cavicchi, Richard H. & Constantine, Anita B.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An Investigation of the Icing and Heated-Air De-Icing Characteristics of the R-2600-13 Induction System

Description: "A laboratory investigation was made on a Holley 1685-HB carburetor mounted on an R-2600-13 supercharger assembly to determine the icing characteristics and the heated-air de-icing requirements of this portion of the B-25D airplane induction system. Icing has been found to be most prevalent at relatively small throttle openings and, consequently, all runs were made at simulated 60-percent normal rated power condition. Icing characteristics were determined during a series of 15-minute runs over … more
Date: December 19, 1946
Creator: Chapman, Gilbert E.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the NACA RM-10 Missile (With Fins) at a Mach Number of 1.62 in the Langley 9-Inch Supersonic Tunnel

Description: Report presenting an investigation of a fin-stabilized scale model of the NACA RM-10 missile at a Mach number of 1.62. Measurements were made of the lift, drag, and pitching moment of the finned body over a range of angles of attack. Comparisons with the results from other testing facilities are also provided.
Date: December 19, 1952
Creator: Coletti, Donald E.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of Pressure Distribution over an Extended Leading-Edge Flap on a 42 Degrees Sweptback Wing

Description: Pressure distribution over an extended leading-edge flap on a 42 degree swept-back wing was investigated. Results indicate that the flap normal-force coefficient increased almost linearly with the angle of attack to a maximum value of 3.25. The maximum section normal-force coefficient was located about 30 percent of the flap span outboard of the inboard end and had a value of 3.75. Peak negative pressures built up at the flap leading edge as the angle of attack was increased and caused the chor… more
Date: December 19, 1947
Creator: Conner, D. William & Foster, Gerald V.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Characteristics of flow about axially symmetric isentropic spikes for nose inlets at Mach number 3.85

Description: Report presenting an experimental study of the compression fields around axially symmetric isentropic spikes with varying degrees of compressive flow turning made at a Mach number of 3.85 to analyze the basic shock structures and thereby establish further design criteria for supersonic-inlet applications. Results regarding the original isentropic spike and cowl, isentropic survey-spike configurations, and external-compression limitations are provided.
Date: August 19, 1954
Creator: Connors, James F. & Wollett, Richard R.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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