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Method for Estimating Lift Interference of Wing-Body Combinations at Supersonic Speeds

Description: Memorandum presenting the use of the modified slender-body method to predict the lift and moment interference of triangular wing-body combinations adapted to combinations with other than triangular wings. The methods are applied to the prediction of the lit-curve slopes of nearly 100 triangular, rectangular, and trapezoidal wing-body configurations.
Date: December 31, 1951
Creator: Nielsen, Jack N. & Kaattari, George E.
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Aerodynamic Characteristics of Two Rectangular-plan-form, Allmovable Controls in Combination With a Slender Body of Revolution at Mach Numbers From 3.00 to 6.25

Description: Aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular platform, all-movable controls combined with slender body of revolution at Mach 3 to 6.25. The results showed that lift variations with angle of attack were somewhat nonlinear for both control-body combinations tested.
Date: December 28, 1955
Creator: Wong, Thomas J. & Gloria, Hermilo R.
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Icing Characteristics and Anti-Icing Heat Requirements for Hollow and Ternally Modified Gas-Heated Inlet Guide Vanes

Description: "A two-dimensional inlet-guide-vane cascade was investigated to determine the effects of ice formations on the pressure losses across the guide vanes and to evaluate the heated gas flow and temperature required to prevent Icing at various conditions. A gas flow of approximately 0.4 percent of the inlet-air flow was necessary for anti-icing a hollow guide-vane stage at an inlet-gas temperature of 500 F under the following icing conditions: air velocity, 280 miles per hour; water content, 0.9 gra… more
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Gray, Vernon H. & Bowden, Dean T.
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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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Experimental Investigation of Laminar-Boundary-Layer Control on an Airfoil Section Equipped With Suction Slots Located at Discontinuities in the Surface Pressure Distribution

Description: Memorandum presenting an experimental investigation of a two-dimensional, 6.6-percent-thick, 6-foot-chord airfoil section equipped with suction slots for laminar-boundary-layer control. The section was designed to have favorable pressure gradients between the suction slots. The laminar boundary layer on the airfoil had the same extreme sensitivity to minute details of the model surface condition as has been found in other investigations.
Date: December 15, 1953
Creator: Loftin, Laurence K., Jr. & Horton, Elmer A.
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Investigation of Power Requirements for Ice Prevention and Cyclical De-Icing of Inlet Guide Vanes with Internal Electric Heaters

Description: "An investigation was conducted to determine the electric power requirements necessary for ice protection of inlet guide vanes by continuous heating and by cyclical de-icing. Data are presented to show the effect of ambient-air temperature, liquid-water content, air velocity, heat-on period, and cycle times on the power requirements for these two methods of ice protection. The results showed that for a hypothetical engine using 28 inlet guide vanes under similar icing conditions, cyclical de-ic… more
Date: December 1, 1950
Creator: von Glahn, Uwe & Blatz, Robert E.
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Wind Tunnel Investigation at Low Speed of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Army Chemical Corps Model E-112 Bomblets with Span Chord Ratio of 2 - 1

Description: "An experimental investigation has been made in the Langley stability tunnel to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of the Army Chemical Corps model E-112 bomblets with span-chord ratio of 2:1. A detailed analysis has not been made; however, the results showed that all the models were spirally unstable and that a large gap between the model tips and end plates tended to reduce the instability" (p. 1).
Date: December 26, 1956
Creator: Letko, William
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Heat-Transfer and Pressure Measurements from a Flight Test of a 1/18-Scale Model of the Titan Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Up to a Mach Number of 3.95 and Reynolds Number Per Foot of 23 by 10 to the 6th Power

Description: Report discussing the boundary-layer transition and heat-transfer measurements for a model of the Titan intercontinental ballistic missile up to a specified Mach and Reynolds number. Boundary-layer transition was observed on the nose of the missile. The drag coefficient for a variety of Mach numbers was also obtained.
Date: December 19, 1957
Creator: Graham, John B., Jr.; Chauvin, Leo T. & Speegle, Katherine C.
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Preliminary Survey of Icing Conditions Measured During Routine Transcontinental Airline Operation

Description: "Icing data collected on routine operations by four DC-4-type aircraft equipped with NACA pressure-type icing-rate meters are presented as preliminary information obtained from a statistical icing data program sponsored by the NACA with the cooperation of many airline companies and the United States Air Force. The program is continuing on a much greater scale to provide large quantities of data from many air routes in the United States and overseas. Areas not covered by established air routes a… more
Date: December 16, 1952
Creator: Perkins, Porter J.
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Spark Ignition of Flowing Gases. 2: Effect of Electrode Parameters on Energy Required to Ignite a Propane-Air Mixture

Description: From Summary: "Research was conducted to determine the effect of the electrode parameters of spacing, configuration, and material' on the energy required for ignition of a flowing propane-air mixture. In addition, the data were used to indicate the energy distribution along the spark length and to confirm previous observations concerning the effect of spark duration on ignition energy requirements. The data were obtained with a mixture at a fuel-air ratio of 0.0835 (by weight), a pressure of 3 … more
Date: December 18, 1951
Creator: Swett, Clyde C., Jr.
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Chemical and Physical Properties of Modified Hi-Cal-2

Description: Memorandum presenting some physical and chemical properties of a sample of modified Hi-Cal-2. Some of the results obtained include chemical analysis, heat of combustion, density, freezing point, self-ignition temperature, flash point, oxygen stability, water stability test, infrared spectrum, and vapor pressure and decomposition are provided.
Date: December 1955
Creator: Allen, Harrison, Jr.; McDonald, Glen E. & Pusanski, Barbara J.
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Wind-Tunnel Investigation of the Descent Characteristics of Bodies of Revolution Simulating Anti-Personnel Bombs

Description: "An investigation has been conducted in the Langley 20-foot free spinning tunnel to study the relative behavior in descent of a number of homogeneous balsa bodies of revolution simulating anti-personnel bombs with a small cylindrical exploding device suspended approximately 10 feet below the bomb. The bodies of revolution included hemispherical, near-hemispherical, and near-paraboloid shapes. The ordinates of one near-paraboloid shape were specified by the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, U. S.… more
Date: December 19, 1951
Creator: Scher, Stanley H.
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Tabulated Pressure Coefficients and Aerodynamic Characteristics Measured in Flight on the Wing of the Douglas D-558-I Airplane for a 1 g Stall, a Speed Run to a Mach Number of 0.90, and a Wind-Up Turn at a Mach Number of 0.86

Description: "Tabulated pressure coefficients and aerodynamic characteristics are presented unanalyzed for six spanwise stations on the right wing of the Douglas D-558-I research airplane (BuAero No. 37972). The data were obtained in a 1 g stall at subcritical Mach numbers, in a speed run to a Mach number of 0.90 and in a wind-up turn at a Mach number of 0.86" (p. 1).
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: Keener, Earl R. & Pierce, Mary
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Supplementary Investigation in the Langley 20-Foot Free-Spinning Tunnel of a 1/20-Scale Model of the Douglas F4D-1 Airplane With External Wing Fuel Tanks

Description: Report presenting an investigation in the 20-foot free-spinning tunnel on a scale model to determine the spin and recovery characteristics of the Douglas F4D-1 airplane equipped with external fuel tanks. Results regarding erect spins, inverted spins, and parachute results are provided.
Date: December 27, 1957
Creator: Bowman, James S., Jr.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Origin and Distribution of Supersonic Store Interference From Measurement of Individual Forces on Several Wing-Fuselage-Store Configurations 4. - Delta-Wing Heavy-Bomber Configuration With Large Store. Mach Number, 1.61

Description: Memorandum presenting a supersonic wind-tunnel investigation of the origin and distribution of store interference performed in the 4- by 4-foot supersonic pressure tunnel at a Mach number of 1.6 in which separate forces on a store and on a 60 degree delta-wing-fuselage combination were measured. The configuration in this report simulates a heavy-bomber delta-wing airplane and has a large external symmetrical store that represents a nacelle with a frontal area equivalent to a twin-engine nacelle. more
Date: December 15, 1955
Creator: Morris, Odell A.
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Performance of a Blunt-lip Side Inlet With Ramp Bleed, Bypass, and a Long Constant-area Duct Ahead of the Engine- Mach Numbers 0.66 and 1.5 to 2.1

Description: Report presenting the performance of a side inlet with a fixed 12 degree two-dimensional compression surface for a range of Mach numbers, angles of attack, and yaw. The effects of several methods of compression-surface boundary-layer removal were investigated as well as a solid ramp.
Date: December 28, 1956
Creator: Allen, John L.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Performance at Simulated High Altitudes of a Prevaporizing Annular Turbojet Combustor Having Low Pressure Loss

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation conducted to reduce the pressure drop in an experimental combustor designed to operate with high efficiencies at high altitude. The combustor utilized a previously designed prevaporizing fuel system that supplied vapor fuel to the injectors for high-altitude operation. Results regarding combustor development and performance of final combustor model 47L are provided.
Date: December 6, 1956
Creator: Norgren, Carl T.
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Some Design and Operational Considerations of a Liquid-Hydrogen Fuel and Heat-Sink System for Turbojet-Engine Tests

Description: Memorandum presenting an experimental investigation in which liquid hydrogen was used as a heat sink for turbine-cooling in a high-temperature turbojet engine. Several problems were revealed which will require special attention in future work. The primary issue was pressure surging in the fuel system, which presented a problem in flow measurement and control.
Date: December 18, 1956
Creator: Corrington, Lester C.; Thornbury, Kenneth L. & Hennings, Glen
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tests of the Landing on Water of a Model of a High-Speed Airplane - Langley Tank Model 229

Description: Memorandum presenting an investigation at the tank no. 2 monorail of the landing on smooth water of a scale model of a hypothetical jet- and rocket-propelled airplane designed to fly at transonic speeds. The test is part of an investigation of the feasibility of the operation from water of high-speed airplanes. The results of the test form a basis for evaluating the improvement in hydrodynamic characteristics.
Date: December 9, 1947
Creator: King, Douglas A.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Some Effects of Roll Rate on the Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of the Hughes Falcon Missile, ''C'' Configuration, for a Mach Number Range of 1.1 to 1.8 as Determined From Flight Test

Description: Report discussing testing of a Hughes Falcon missile, C configuration, to determine the stability and control characteristics of the missile while rolling. Information about the time histories, normal force due to angle of attack, pitching moment due to angle of attack, damping, and control effectiveness is provided.
Date: December 27, 1955
Creator: Lundstrom, Reginald R. & Baber, Hal T., Jr.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Comparison and Evaluation of Two Model Techniques Used in Predicting Bomb-Release Motions

Description: "For the purpose of calculating bomb trajectories, forces and moments have been measured on bombs of three fineness ratios in the presence of a swept-wing fighter-bomber configuration at a Mach number of 1.61. Trajectories thus obtained have been compared with those from dynamic model tests and an analysis has been made to determine the source of errors and to suggest improvements in both techniques."
Date: December 27, 1957
Creator: Carlson, Harry W.; Geier, Douglas J. & Lee, John B.
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An Investigation of Ejection Releases of Submerged and Semisubmerged Dynamically Scaled Stores From a Simulated Bomb Bay of a Fighter-Bomber Airplane at Supersonic Speeds

Description: Report presenting an investigation of the release characteristics of several dynamically scaled store shapes from a simulated bomb bay at Mach numbers of 1.39, 1.60, and 1.98. A streamline store, a blunt-nose store with wedge-type fins of low aspect ratio, and a bluff store with a skirt were tested. Results regarding pitching motions, ejection velocity, effect of increase in altitude, and addition of plate or spike to the nose of the store are provided.
Date: December 26, 1956
Creator: Lee, John B. & Carter, Howard S.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Wind-Tunnel Investigation of a 1/6-Scale Model of the Bumblebee XPM Missile at High Subsonic Speeds

Description: Report presenting an investigation of a model of the Bumblebee XPM missile to determine the causes of booster-fin failures for a range of Mach numbers and Reynolds numbers. The cause of fin failure was determined to be the launching shoes that caused the missiles to trim at increasingly negative angles of attack. Additional testing with wing spoilers and alternate booster fins was also conducted.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Nelson, Warren H.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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