Memorandum presenting analyses based on theoretical results of NACA Report 1041 to determine the plan forms of unbalanced trailing-edge flap-type controls with minimum hinge moments due to deflection and requiring minimum work to overcome the hinge moments due to deflection at supersonic speeds. Results of the analyses for longitudinal controls show high-aspect-ratio untapered controls to possess maximum ratios of lift to hinge moment. Results regarding ratios of lift to hinge moment, ratios of lift to deflection work, ratios of rolling moment to hinge moment, and ratios of rolling moment to deflection work are provided.

Memorandum presenting a comparison between the force data obtained on a wing in air and Freon-12 at a low supersonic Mach number as obtained from the pressure coefficients measured at three spanwise stations on a 45 degree sweptback wing. Results regarding pressure distributions and force and moment conversion factors are provided.

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.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the directional characteristics of a sharp-nosed fuselage through a large angle-of-attack range at zero angle of sideslip. The fuselage was found to experience a large increase in yawing moment as the angle of attack increases. The results also indicated that a ring or other roughness used on the nose caused a large decrease in the yawing moment obtained at high angles of attack.

Report presenting an investigation in the 300 mph tunnel to determine the applicability of spoilers as lateral-control devices on thin delta wings. The wing used in testing had a thickness ratio of 1.5 percent at the root and a maximum ratio of 4.5 percent at 66.7 percent wing semispan, 60 degree sweepback at the leading edge, 0 degree sweep of the trailing edge, an aspect ratio of 2.31, and a taper ratio of 0. Results regarding the effect of spoiler location and angular placement, effect of spanwise location, effect of spoiler projection, and effect of slots and perforations are presented.

Abstract: "The transformation of metastable beta uranium crystals was found to proceed by a martensitic reaction at room temperature. The features of the transformation of particular interest were that individual uranium martensite plates formed isothermally and grew at a slow rate isothermally."