"An analysis is made of the effects of compressibility on the pressure coefficients about several bodies of revolution by comparing experimentally determined pressure coefficients with corresponding pressure coefficients calculated by the use of the linearized equations of compressible flow. The results show that the theoretical methods predict the subsonic pressure-coefficient changes over the central part of the body but do not predict the pressure-coefficient changes near the nose. Extrapolation of the linearized subsonic theory into the mixed subsonic-supersonic flow region fails to predict a rearward movement of the negative pressure-coefficient peak which occurs after the critical stream Mach number has been attained" (p. 1125).

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A process is presented for recovering U/sub 3/O/sub 8/ from scrap residues varying in content from 2 to 85% U/sub 2/O/sub 8/ to yield a high-purity (99% U/sub 3/O/sub 8/) black oxide. (W.L.H.)

Quarterly progress report of the unclassified sections at Brookhaven National Laboratory providing updates about research and findings.

Abstract: In May 1950, 350 miles of road was traversed in the vicinity of a torbernite locality in New Jersey. The radioactivity of the area traversed was two to three times above normal, averaging 0.003 percent equivalent uranium. It is estimated that there is 1,000 tons of rock averaging 0.009 percent uranium at the torbernite locality. The presence of this area of above-normal radioactivity suggests that further study is needed in the Piedmont belt and the flanking sediments, which may contain economic deposits of uranium minerals.

Report documenting the suitability of New Mexico for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest

Report presenting longitudinal frequency-response characteristics of a 35 degree swept-wing airplane computed from flight measurements. Also presented are pitching-velocity frequency responses to displacements of the adjustable stabilizer. Results regarding frequency-response curves, transfer functions, elevator effectiveness, altitude variations, and potential errors in data are provided.

Memorandum presenting a summary of the effects of plan form and thickness on the lift and drag characteristics of wings at transonic speeds. The data was obtained during a transonic research program conducted in the high-speed 7- by 10-foot tunnel by the transonic-bump method. Results regarding lift, drag at zero lift, and drag due to lift are provided.

Report presents the results of a flight investigation conducted on a typical high-wing personal-owner airplane to determine the effect of control centering springs on apparent spiral stability. Apparent spiral stability is the term used to describe the spiraling tendencies of an airplane in uncontrolled flight as affected both by the true spiral stability of the perfectly trimmed airplane and by out-of-trim control settings. Centering springs were used in both the aileron and rudder control systems to provide both a positive centering action and a means of trimming the airplane.

Description of the Oceanographic Project and the results of the 1950 Winter Cruise of the Hugh M. Smith.

Report documenting the suitability of Kentucky for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.

From translator's abstract: "As part of unified research on the behavior of the fluoride ion in sedimentary rocks, the present study deals with the system CaO-P2O5-HF-H20 at 25 degrees C. under conditions of sea sedimentation. The precipitated phases, their fields of crystallization and stability, the fluorine-phosphorus coefficient, and the isomorphism of fluorhydroxl ions in the apatite lattice are considered and illustrated by orthogonal projections."

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.

Report documenting the suitability of Indiana for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials such as oil shale, natural gas, and coal.

Annual report submitted by the Boy Scouts of America to Congress describing highlights from 1950, activities, ideals, finance, public relations, organizational leadership, and other information about scouting programs.

Monthly report of the U.S. Geological Survey's trace element investigations including an outline of field work, laboratory work, and staff activities that have been completed or are in process.

Report documenting the suitability of Ohio for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest

Report includes the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics letter of submittal to the President, summaries of the committee's activities and research accomplished, bibliographies, and financial report.

Report includes the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics letter of submittal to the President, summaries of the committee's activities and research accomplished, bibliographies, and financial report.

Report discussing "field and laboratory studies of ground-water conditions in the carnotite-bearing Morrison formation in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah" with the objective of determining "possible relations between ground waters and the carnotite deposits."

Report documenting the suitability of Tennessee for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the oil-shale reserves near the Green River formation. Samples are analyzed for economic value, and presented in tables and illustrations. The report also includes maps of the sample areas.

From translator's abstract: "The formation of fluorite in sedimentary rocks has been investigated by studies of fluorite equilibria in different solutions. Determinations at different temperatures were made on the solubility of crystalline CaF2 in chemically pure water, in aqueous solutions of components of seat water...at different concentrations, and in the sea water itself at degrees of salinity varying from normal to a 15-fold concentration."

Report presenting a theoretical study of the response to gusts and stability and control characteristics of an airplane equipped with systems in which wing flaps and elevators are operated to reduce accelerations in rough air. The surfaces are actuated by an automatic control system in response to indications of an angle-of-attack vane or accelerometer.