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Average Skin-Friction Coefficients From Boundary-Layer Measurements in Flight on a Parabolic Body of Revolution (NACA RM-10) at Supersonic Speeds and at Large Reynolds Numbers

Description: Report presenting boundary-layer measurements on rocket-powered free-flight models to determine average skin-friction coefficients. The test body, NACA RM-10, was a fin-stabilized parabolic body of revolution of fineness ratio 12.2 with a blunt base to provide space for a rocket jet. Results regarding the skin-friction and boundary-layer profiles and experimental and theoretical curves are provided.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Rumsey, Charles B. & Loposer, J. Dan
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Cooperative Investigation of Relationship Between Static and Fatigue Properties of Heat-Resistant Alloys at Elevated Temperatures

Description: Memorandum presenting a study of the relationship between the static and dynamic properties of heat-resistant alloys at high temperatures. An auxiliary objective is to provide a better basis for evaluating the results from the various types of fatigue machines.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: NACA Subcommittee on Heat-Resisting Materials
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Correlation of Supersonic Convective Heat-Transfer Coefficients From Measurements of the Skin Temperature of a Parabolic Body of Revolution (NACA RM-10)

Description: Report presenting local coefficients of convective heat transfer as measured from skin temperature along the body of an RM-10 NACA research missile, which consisted of a parabolic body of revolution. Results regarding recovery factors, adiabatic wall temperatures, Nusselts, Prandtl, and Reynolds numbers, and boundary-layer transition are provided.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Chauvin, Leo T. & deMoraes, Carlos A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Discussion of boundary-layer characteristics near the wall of an axial-flow compressor

Description: From Summary: "The boundary-layer velocity profiles in the tip region of an axial-flow compressor downstream of the guide vanes and downstream of the rotor were measured by use of total-pressure and claw-type yaw probes. These velocities were resolved into two components: one along the streamline of the flow outside the boundary layer, and the other perpendicular to it. The affinity among all profiles was thus demonstrated with the boundary-layer thickness and the deflection of the boundary lay… more
Date: June 7, 1951
Creator: Mager, Artur; Mahoney, John J. & Budinger, Ray E.
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Effect of Formation Position on Load Factors Obtained on F2H Airplanes

Description: Report presenting results of a four-plane formation flight with twelve pull-up maneuvers in the form of plots of maximum load factor attained versus airplane position for three combinations of four F2H airplanes. The load factor was generally found to increase toward the end of the formation, and movements of the lead plane that are too sharp might cause excessive loads on the last plane in the formation.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Huss, Carl R. & Hamer, Harold A.
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Field Handling Study of Heavy Aggregate Concrete

Description: Purpose: "This test was conducted to gain information and experience in the handling of heavy aggregate concrete. The results from this test were to establish procedures for a subsequent program -- "Construction Test of High Density Concrete Shielding.""
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Emmons, C. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Free-flight-tunnel investigation of the dynamic lateral stability and control characteristics of a high-aspect-ratio bomber model with self-supporting free-floating fuel tanks attached to the wing tips

Description: Report presenting an investigation in the free-flight tunnel to determine the dynamic lateral stability and control characteristics of a high-aspect-ratio bomber model with self-supporting, free-floating fuel tanks attached to the wing tips. The results showed that the flight behavior of the configuration could be made satisfactory when sufficient restoring moment was supplied. Results regarding the flight behavior, rolling motions, motions of the bomber and attached tanks, and flight records f… more
Date: August 7, 1951
Creator: Bennett, Charles V. & Cadman, Robert B.
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Free-Jet Tests of a 6.5-Inch-Diameter Ram-Jet Engine at Mach Numbers 1.81 and 2.00

Description: Report presenting testing of a 6.5-inch-diameter ramjet engine with a design Mach number of 2.13 and a short-flame-length combustor. Performance characteristics are provided for a range of Mach numbers and fuel-air ratios. Results regarding thrust, drag tests, static pressure, and combustion efficiencies are provided.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Faget, Maxime A.; Watson, Raymond S. & Bartlett, Walter A., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hydrodynamic investigation of a 1/13-scale model of the consolidated vultee skate 7 seaplane equipped with twin hydro-skis : TED No. NACA DE 342

Description: Report presenting an investigation in Langley tank no. 2 to determine the hydrodynamic characteristics of the Consolidated Vultee Skate 7 seaplane with twin hydro-skis suitable for use on water or snow. Results regarding the take-off stability in smooth and rough water, landing stability, spray characteristics, and resistance are provided.
Date: November 7, 1951
Creator: McKann, Robert E.; Coffee, Claude W. & Arabian, Donald D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Interim report No.1, PT-105-403-P, installation and initial operation

Description: The effect of temperature on the properties of graphite is being determined by exposing samples to pile neutrons at controlled temperatures in the range 75 C to 225 C. The first series of samples were charged into the newly installed dry, water-cooled test channel at B pile on January 23, 1951. This report presents details of the charging operation and observations noted during the initial operation of the test.
Date: February 7, 1951
Creator: Haussler, W. M. & Purcell, R. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of off-design performance of shock-in-rotor type supersonic blading

Description: An analysis of the off-design performance of shock-in rotor-type supersonic blading is presented. The over-all losses are assumed divided into two groups;normal-shock losses, and external-wave losses. Throughout the range of relative entrance Mach numbers from 1.35 to starting, the largest losses can be attributed to the normal shock. An improvement in performance would be expected with a reduction of the normal-shock losses by the introduction of external compression waves.
Date: May 7, 1951
Creator: Graham, Robert C.; Klapproth, John F. & Barina, Frank J.
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An investigation of single-degree-of-freedom snaking oscillations on a model of a high-speed research airplane by the NACA wing-flow method

Description: Report presenting an investigation by the wing-flow method to determine the snaking characteristics of a scale partial-model of a research airplane. Additionally, the snaking characteristics of 11 modified configurations of the research-airplane model were determined as well as a model that had a greater fineness ratio.
Date: August 7, 1951
Creator: Johnson, Harold I. & Faber, Stanley
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An investigation of the effect of vertical-fin location and area on low-speed lateral stability derivatives of a semitailless airplane model

Description: Report presenting the effects of a low-speed wind-tunnel investigation to determine the effects of vertical-fin location and area on the static and rotary lateral stability characteristics of semitailless airplane models. Results regarding straight flow, yawing flow, and rolling flow are provided.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Fisher, Lewis R. & Michael, William H., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of Turbine-Outlet Temperature Distribution of XJ34-WE-32 Turbojet Engine

Description: "Turbine-outlet radial temperature distributions of an XJ34-WE-32 turbojet engine were investigated in the altitude wind tunnel at the NACA Lewis laboratory over a range of pressure altitudes, engine-inlet air temperatures and flight Mach numbers at or near rated engine conditions. From blade stress considerations, the turbine-outlet temperature distribution was considered satisfactory at altitudes up to 25,000 feet at corrected engine speeds corresponding to rated speed (12,500 rpm); however, … more
Date: November 7, 1951
Creator: Prince, W. R. & Wintler, J. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Langley 9-Inch Supersonic Tunnel Tests of Several Modifications of a Supersonic Missile Having Tandem Cruciform Lifting Surfaces: Three-Component Data Results of Models Having Ratios of Wing Span to Tail Span Equal to 1

Description: Memorandum presenting tests in the 9-inch supersonic tunnel to investigate the factors that determine the magnitude of the wing-tail interference effects on the static longitudinal stability of supersonic missile configurations with low-aspect-ratio, tandem, cruciform lifting surfaces and to develop a missile configuration with a minimum variation in static margin due to wing-tail interference effects.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Rainey, Robert W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Langley 9-Inch Supersonic Tunnel Tests of Several Modifications of a Supersonic Missile Having Tandem Cruciform Lifting Surfaces: Three-Component Data Results of Models Having Ratios of Wing Span to Tail Span Equal to and Less Than 1 and Some Static Rolling-Moment Data

Description: Memorandum presenting lift, drag, and pitching-moment data and some static rolling-moment data are presented for missile configurations having wing-tail-span ratios equal to and less than 1. The configurations include variations in wing and tail plan forms, wing-tail-span ratios, body length, and nose shape.
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Rainey, Robert W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Literature Survey for the Fluorine Generation Program

Description: The following report discusses the production of three types of fluorine cells for the Manhattan Project's fluorine generation program: the high temperature fluorine cell operating at a temperature of 240 C., the low temperature cell operating at a temperature of 30 C., and the medium temperature cell operating at a temperature of 100 C.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Katz, Sidney
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Materials Testing Reactor Project Handbook

Description: The following handbook was made for the purpose of: (1) to give a semidetailed description of the testing reactor, and (2) to explain, in so far as possible, the reasons for the design.
Date: May 7, 1951
Creator: Argonne National Laboratory
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Metallurgy Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending January 31, 1951

Description: Technical report covering the metallurgy of thorium and on fabrication techniques. Report investigates the stability and corrosion resistance of thorium exposed to eutectic NaK, extrusion as a means of fabrication of thorium tubes or rods, and corrosion of large single metal crystals by liquid metals. [From Summary]
Date: June 7, 1951
Creator: Miller, E. C. & Bridges, W. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Metallurgy of Thorium and Thorium Alloys Interim Report [for] July 1, 1949 to July 1, 1951

Description: Technical report containing a comprehensive study of the physical metallurgy of thorium and some of its alloys containing additions of Be, Si, Zr, Ti, Al, Nb, Cr, Mn, and Ce. Melting range, fabricating characteristics, and tensile properties were studied. [From Abstract]
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: Frye, J. H. & Hamby, D. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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NACA Conference on Aircraft Structures

Description: This document contains reproductions of technical papers on some of the most recent research results on aircraft structures from the NACA Laboratories. These papers were presented by members of the staff of the NACA Laboratories at the NACA conference held at the Langley Aeronautical Laboratory March 7, 1951. The purpose of this conference was to convey to those involved in the study of aircraft structures these recent research results and to provide those attending an opportunity for discussio… more
Date: March 7, 1951
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Statistical study of variations in yield. 234-5 Building Reduction Operations

Description: This study was made to evaluate the effects of several operatin variables on the yield at the reduction step in motel fabrication. The original question was whether or not the addition of recycled metal to the charge had an effect on the yield. To circumvent possible masking of such as effect by changes in other operating factors, simultaneous data on the weight of Pu in the powder charge, the % conversion of the powder to PuF{sub 4} in the fluorination step, the firing time, and the maximum te… more
Date: March 7, 1951
Creator: Healy, W.C. Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A study of elastic and plastic stress concentration factors due to notches and fillets in flat plates

Description: Six large 24s-t3 aluminum-alloy-sheet specimens containing various notches or fillets were tested in tension to determine their stress concentration factors in both the elastic and plastic ranges. The elastic stress concentration factors were found to be slightly higher than those calculated by Neuber's method and those obtained photoelastically by Frocht. The results showed further that the stress concentration factor decreases as strains at the discontinuity enter the plastic range. A general… more
Date: September 7, 1951
Creator: Hardrath, Herbert F. & Ohman, Lachlan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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