UCRL Orbit Program (open access)

UCRL Orbit Program

The following report records the use of the double-precision THEMIS code to integrate the motion of Mars and Venus in order to obtain a complete set of rectangular equatorial coordinates over the interval 1600-2000 A.D.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Levee, Richard & Brady, Joseph L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Organic Reactor Waste Gas Analyzer (open access)

Organic Reactor Waste Gas Analyzer

The design of a waste-gas treatment system for organic moderated reactors requires a knowledge of reactor waste-gas composition, generation rate, and radioactivity. To obtain data on these variables a continuous stream analyzer was constructed to analyze the waste gas from the Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment (OMRE).
Date: October 15, 1958
Creator: Gilroy, H. M. & Edwards, R. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of the Sweptback Wing of a Fighter Airplane (open access)

Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of the Sweptback Wing of a Fighter Airplane

Memorandum presenting a transonic flutter investigation of models of the wing of a current fighter airplane. The models were dynamically and elastically scaled in accordance with criteria which include a flutter safety margin. Results regarding the presentation of data, interpretation of results, wings without leading-edge chord-extensions, and wings with leading-edge chord-extensions are provided.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Smith, Samuel L., III & Boswinkle, Robert W., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of T-Tall of Blackburn NA-39 Airplane (open access)

Preliminary Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of T-Tall of Blackburn NA-39 Airplane

Report discussing a transonic flutter investigation of models of the T-tail of the Blackburn NA-39 airplane. The investigation was made at a variety of Mach numbers at simulated altitudes extending to below sea level. The Mach numbers at which asymmetric flutter and symmetric oscillations occur are presented.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Jones, George W., Jr. & Boswinkle, Robert W., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Performance of an Isentropic, All-Internal-Contraction, Axisymmetric Inlet Designed for Mach 2.50 (open access)

Performance of an Isentropic, All-Internal-Contraction, Axisymmetric Inlet Designed for Mach 2.50

Memorandum presenting an experimental investigation of an internal-contraction, axially symmetric inlet with isentropic compression surfaces on both the cowl and centerbody conducted over a range of Mach numbers from 2.0 to 2.7 at angles of attack from 0 to 6 degrees. The study was made to determine the optimum bleed system, together with a method of controlling the inlet.
Date: September 15, 1958
Creator: Bowditch, David N. & Anderson, Bernhard H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Design and Experimental Investigation of a Single-Stage Turbine With a Rotor Entering Relative Mach Number of 2 (open access)

Design and Experimental Investigation of a Single-Stage Turbine With a Rotor Entering Relative Mach Number of 2

Memorandum presenting a design and experimental investigation of a single-stage supersonic turbine. The turbine was designed for a rotor entering relative Mach number of 2. Results regarding the overall turbine performance, outer-wall static-pressure variation, momentum-loss considerations, effect of rotor modifications, and supersonic starting are provided.
Date: September 15, 1958
Creator: Moffitt, Thomas P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance Basic Data for Eau Claire NTMS Quadrangle, Wisconsin; Minnesota (open access)

Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance Basic Data for Eau Claire NTMS Quadrangle, Wisconsin; Minnesota

From abstract: Results of a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Eau Claire Quadrangle, Wisconsin; Minnesota are reported. Field and laboratory data are presented for 565 groundwater samples, 680 stream sediment samples, and 667 stream water samples. Statistical and areal distributions of uranium and other possible uranium-related variables are displayed. A generalized geologic map of the survey area is provided and pertinent geologic factors which may be of significance in evaluating the potential for uranium mineralization are briefly discussed.
Date: May 15, 1958
Creator: National Uranium Resource Evaluation Program
System: The UNT Digital Library
Strontium Program: Summary Report for April 1958 (open access)

Strontium Program: Summary Report for April 1958

Technical report was prepared by the Health and Safety Laboratory (HASL) with the objective of presenting a current picture of the Strontium Program. Abstract: Strontium 90 levels in fallout, milk, canned fish and tap water are summarized for data available up to April 5, 1958. Original data submitted during the month of March are included as an appendix. Data are presented to show the amount of Strontium 90 in fallout at sampling stations within and outside the United States.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Hardy, Edward P., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reactor Analysis APPR-1 Core II (open access)

Reactor Analysis APPR-1 Core II

Preface; Subsequent to the analysis in the body of this report metallurgical developments indicated that it would not be feasible to build the APPR-1 Core II with the increased boron loading specified herein. At the time of the issuance of this report the Core II boron loading is to be the same as that for Core I. At the time of procurement of the core in the fall, if metallurgical developments warrant, the increased boron loading will be employed. The loading discussed in the body of the report and the first three appendices is that designed to meet the specifications outlined in the introduction. Appendix IV discusses changes in the loading to account for the various methods of employing boron.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Williamson, T. G.; Leibson, M. J. & Bryne, B. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiochemical Analysis of Crud from the Army Package Power Reactor (open access)

Radiochemical Analysis of Crud from the Army Package Power Reactor

Abstract: A study has been made of the radiochemical composition and the specific activity of insoluble corrosion products (crud) removed from the primary system of the APPR-1. This report presents the results of analysis of twelve crud samples collected during the interval from September 3, 1957 to December 1, 1957. The samples were radiochemically analyzed for long-lived gamma emitting nuclides only. Data are presented on the measured values of the specific activity of crud, the ratios of the nuclide specific activities, and the concentration of crud (crud level) in the circulating primary water. Also included in data, based on the analysis of a single sample, comparing the specific activity of the deposited and circulating corrosion products.
Date: February 15, 1958
Creator: Zegger, J. L.; Small, W. J. & Brown, W. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Neutron Physics Division Annual Progress Report, September 1, 1958 (open access)

Neutron Physics Division Annual Progress Report, September 1, 1958

Report containing a series of reports from members of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Neutron Physics Division.
Date: February 15, 1958
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Neutron Physics Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Homogeneous Reactor Project Quarterly Progress Report: November 1957-January 1958 (open access)

Homogeneous Reactor Project Quarterly Progress Report: November 1957-January 1958

Report documenting the ongoing research and developments of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Homogeneous Reactor Project.
Date: February 15, 1958
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
System: The UNT Digital Library
Engineering Study on Underground Construction of Nuclear Power Reactors (open access)

Engineering Study on Underground Construction of Nuclear Power Reactors

Engineering study on underground construction of nuclear power reactors.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Beck, Christian
System: The UNT Digital Library
Design and Installation of a High Precision Temperature and Intimate Contact Monitor for Experimental Vacuum Chucks (open access)

Design and Installation of a High Precision Temperature and Intimate Contact Monitor for Experimental Vacuum Chucks

Describes the design criteria, design details, and final installation of a high precision temperature and intimate contact monitor.
Date: May 15, 1958
Creator: Morrow, G. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trans-Plutonium Isotope Buildup by Neutron Irradiation of Plutonium (open access)

Trans-Plutonium Isotope Buildup by Neutron Irradiation of Plutonium

Graphs for estimation of plutonium and trans-plutonium isotopic content of irradiated plutonium reactor fuel of various initial isotopic compositions.
Date: December 15, 1958
Creator: Brauer, F. P. & Burley, Helen H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Maintenance of ETR Coolant (open access)

Maintenance of ETR Coolant

Report describing the maintenance system in place for the coolant system of an Engineering Test Reactor (ETR).
Date: August 15, 1958
Creator: Haas, F. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Standard Practices Guide for Writing Experimental Operating Manuals (open access)

Standard Practices Guide for Writing Experimental Operating Manuals

This is a sample operating manual designed to aid experimenters in writing operating manuals for MTR and ETR experiments. It contains what is felt to be the necessary information for operating a particular experiment. One of the main functions of an operating manual is to provide quick reference to material needed in an emergency. It is believed this type of manual provides the required information without an excessive amount of bulky, surplus material.
Date: December 15, 1958
Creator: Ford, J. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of T-Tail of Blackburn NA-39 Airplane (open access)

Preliminary Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of T-Tail of Blackburn NA-39 Airplane

Memorandum presenting a transonic flutter investigation of models of the T-tail of the Blackburn NA-39 airplane. The investigation is to be considered preliminary in that only estimated airplane properties were available for the scaling. Results regarding interpretation of results, presentation of data, and a discussions are provided.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Jones, George W., Jr. & Boswinkle, Robert W., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of the Performance and Internal Flow of a Variable-Area, Variable-Internal-Contraction Inlet at Mach Numbers of 2.00, 2.50, and 2.92 (open access)

Investigation of the Performance and Internal Flow of a Variable-Area, Variable-Internal-Contraction Inlet at Mach Numbers of 2.00, 2.50, and 2.92

Memorandum presenting the performance of a variable-internal-contraction inlet without boundary-layer removal measured at Mach numbers of 2.00, 2.50, and 2.92. The total-pressure recovery at the design Mach number, 2.50, was 0.78. Results regarding total-pressure recovery and contraction ratio, flow unsteadiness and distortion, and summary data correlations are provided.
Date: July 15, 1958
Creator: Scherrer, Richard & Anderson, Warren E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of nose and afterbody modifications on aerodynamic characteristics of a body with and without a vertical tail at a Mach number of 2.01 (open access)

Effects of nose and afterbody modifications on aerodynamic characteristics of a body with and without a vertical tail at a Mach number of 2.01

Report presenting the effects at Mach number 2.01 of various changes in nose and afterbody shape on the static aerodynamic characteristics of a body of revolution with a fineness ratio of 11 with an ogive nose, a cylindrical center section, and a boattail or cylindrical afterbody. Some body conditions were tested in combination with a vertical tail. Results regarding the effects of nose and afterbody modifications and vertical tail-on configurations are provided.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Foster, Gerald V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of the Sweptback Wing of a Fighter Airplane (open access)

Transonic Flutter Investigation of Models of the Sweptback Wing of a Fighter Airplane

Report presenting a transonic flutter investigation of models of the wing of a fighter airplane. Results regarding the wings with and without leading-edge chord-extensions, and scaling of the stiffness are presented. The flutter boundary was found to remain below sea level with or without the leading-edge extensions.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Smith, Samuel L., III & Boswinkle, Robert W., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of shock-boundary-layer interaction on the performance of a long and a short subsonic annular diffuser (open access)

Effects of shock-boundary-layer interaction on the performance of a long and a short subsonic annular diffuser

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effects on performance of positioning normal shocks in or upstream of both a long and a short subsonic annular diffuser. Results regarding the entrance flow conditions, performance for subsonic-entrance flows, and performance with choked- and supersonic-entrance flows are provided.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Wood, Charles C. & Henry, John R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Jet effects on the base drag of a cylindrical afterbody with extended nozzles (open access)

Jet effects on the base drag of a cylindrical afterbody with extended nozzles

A wind-tunnel investigation to determine the effects of both single and twin jets on base drag of a cylindrical body has been conducted at Mach numbers from 0.6 to 1.4. The plane of the jet exit was varied with respect to that of the afterbody. Jet total-pressure ratio ranged up to 20. Significant improvements in base drag were obtained by extending the plane of the jet exits beyond the afterbody base and by venting the base cavity to the external stream.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Nelson, William J. & Scott, William R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Exploratory Investigation at Mach Numbers of 2.50 and 2.87 of a Canard Bomber-Type Configuration Designed for Supersonic Cruise Flight (open access)

An Exploratory Investigation at Mach Numbers of 2.50 and 2.87 of a Canard Bomber-Type Configuration Designed for Supersonic Cruise Flight

Report presenting results for a canard bomber-type configuration designed for supersonic cruise flight at Mach numbers 2.50 and 2.87 and over a range of angles of attack and angles of sideslip. Results regarding longitudinal characteristics and lateral stability are provided. The original configuration was directionally unstable at low angles of attack, but satisfactory directional stability could be obtained using upper-surface vertical fins.
Date: April 15, 1958
Creator: Kelly, Thomas C.; Carmel, Melvin M. & Gregory, Donald T.
System: The UNT Digital Library