Report presenting an investigation of the possibility of utilizing the relatively good characteristics of the spike-type diffuser in the supersonic compressor. Results regarding the overall performance, inlet conditions, outlet conditions, entrance flow conditions, and estimated performance of subsonic portion of rotor passage are provided.

Report presenting an evaluation of the sea-level static equilibrium performance of an early developmental two-spool turbojet engine and its components and a comparison with a hypothetical two-spool turbojet engine. Results regarding the equilibrium performance of the actual engine, including its compressor performance, turbine performance, component operation, and engine performance and a comparison of those categories with the hypothetical engine are provided.

A determination of the variation of rolling effectiveness with spanwise aileron extent for full-chord ailerons on a sweptback wing over a range of Mach numbers. The test wings had NACA 65A006 airfoil sections, an aspect ratio of 4.0, 45 degrees sweepback at the quarter-chord line, and a taper ratio of 0.6. Results regarding ailerons and twisted wings are provided.

A discussion of pertinent items related to the design of internal-flow systems for reciprocating engine, turbine engine, and pressure-jet installations in helicopters. The following items are emphasized: controllable exit and ram recovery for reciprocating-engine cooling, performance penalties possible in turbine-engine installations, the effects of high subsonic flow velocities on the performance of duct elements, and the effects of centrifugal forces on the flow in a ducted helicopter rotor.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effect of ground on the low-speed aerodynamic, control, and control hinge-moment characteristics of a 3-percent-thick, delta-wing-fuselage configuration. Aerodynamic forces and moments and hinge-moment data were obtained for a range of angles of attack, ground heights, and a designated Mach and Reynolds number.

Memorandum presenting a five-stage axial-flow compressor with all rotor rows operating with transonic relative inlet Mach numbers designed as a research unit to study the potentialities and problems arising from the compounding of transonic stages. The report presents all design values and procedures, blade-row velocity diagrams, and the selection of blade shapes.

Report presenting an investigation of the performance of a pair of tubular turbojet combustors interconnected by a 3-inch-inside-diameter ceramic-lined pilot chamber to determine the utility of the pilot chamber for improvement of high-altitude combustion efficiency, lean limits, and minimum engine speed. Results regarding the combustion efficiency and lean-limit blow-out, ignition limits, and altitude operating limits are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to obtain forced-convection heat-transfer and pressure-drop data for flow of air between electrically heated parallel flat plates stacked to form passages of short length-to-effective-diameter ratio. The primary purpose of the investigation is to determine the interference effects of the upstream stack of plates on the heat-transfer and friction characteristics of the downstream stack. Results regarding the plate temperature gradients, heat-transfer data, and friction data are provided.

Report presenting free-flight testing of conical-shock nose inlet models with cowls of fineness ratio 3 with five different profiles. Three of the profiles were mostly conic with different lip shapes, one was parabolic, and one was NACA 1-series. Results regarding the basic data, effect of cone position, comparison of profile shapes, and effect of mass-flow ratio are provided.

Report presenting a discussion of some of the requirements and of the application of the augmented performance of compressor coolant injection and afterburning in a turbojet engine in a high-speed, high-altitude flight. Results regarding the experimental performance of a combined system and the application of augmented performance to high-speed flight are provided.

Memorandum presenting an evaluation of the overall performance of a 20-inch-diameter five-stage compressor as the initial step in an investigation of the potential performance and problems associated with a high-stage-pressure ratio compressor. The overall performance was evaluated over a range of flows at equivalent tip speeds from 40 to 100 percent of design. Results regarding the overall performance, compressor-inlet conditions, compressor-discharge conditions, stagewise variation of static pressure, and performance evaluation are provided.

Report presenting data for five diffusers tested with and without vortex-generator controls in order to determine the performance improvements attainable through the use of boundary-layer controls. Results regarding inlet conditions, axial inlet flow, and whirling inlet flow are provided.

Report presenting sound pressure levels, frequency spectrum, and jet velocity profiles for an engine-afterburner combination at various values of afterburner fuel-air ratio. Lower sound pressure levels were obtained from a current fighter aircraft with a different afterburner configuration. Results regarding the jet temperature, jet Mach number and velocity, and sound measurements are provided.

Report presenting an investigation of the pumping characteristics of eight conical ejectors mounted on a fuselage portion of a supersonic airplane. The diameter ratio, spacing ratio, nozzle pressure, and ejector weight flows were varied. Results regarding the ejector pumping characteristics, comparison with previous results, comparison of data for cold and hot primary flow, and ejector air-supply requirements are provided.

Report presenting an experimental vaporizing annular combustor that evolved from a high-performance annular combustor developed for vapor-fuel injection. The combustor consisted of a one-quarter sector of a single-annulus combustor designed to fit in a housing with an outside diameter of 25.5 inches, an inside diameter of 10.6 inches, and a combustor length of approximate 23 inches. Results regarding the performance of the Model 29I combustor, performance of Model 30, and performance of the best combustor configuration are provided.

Memorandum presenting development tests on a scale model of the Republic F-105 airplane in the 19-foot pressure tunnel. The second phase, which is presented in this report, was made at a Reynolds number of 9.0 x 10(exp 6) and a Mach number of 0.20. The purpose of the tests was to obtain the longitudinal force and moment characteristics of the model equipped with trailing-edge flaps of various spans and deflections.

Report presenting an experimental investigation to determine the low-speed yawing stability derivatives of a model of the Douglas A4D-1 airplane. The model was tested in clean and landing configurations with horizontal and vertical tails on and off. Results are provided without analysis.

Report presenting an investigation of the effect of yaw and angle of attack on the total-pressure recovery and mass-flow characteristics of a rectangular supersonic scoop inlet designed to have low external drag at a Mach number of 2.7 and an angle of attack of 0 degrees. Total-pressure recovery and mass-flow data are presented for a Mach number of 2.71 at angles of yaw 0, 2.5, and 5 degrees and angles of attack of 0 and 5 degrees are provided.

Report presenting comparisons of low-lift drag measurements on eight airplane configurations at a range of Mach numbers using various techniques. Data was obtained from wind-tunnel testing, rocket-propelled model testing, and airplane flight testing. The majority of the data showed agreement and discrepancies were likely due to issues regarding surface condition, individual test setup and accuracy, and detail geometric differences between the airplanes and respective models.

Report discussing an investigation to determine the stability and control characteristics of a supersonic aircraft configuration with a 40 degree sweptback wing and equipped with spoiler lateral control devices at Mach number 1.61. The effects of various types of spoilers, spoiler span, spoiler projection, and chordwise location were investigated, as well as the hinge-moment characteristics of the plain spoiler.

"A method is described for measuring the dynamic stability derivatives of a model airplane in a wind tunnel. The characteristic features of this system are that single-degree-of-freedom oscillations were used to obtain combinations of rolling, yawing and pitching motions; that the oscillations were excited and controlled by velocity feedback which permitted operation under conditions unfavorable for more conventional types of oscillatory testing; and that data processing was greatly simplified by using analog computer elements in the strain-gage circuitry. A small number of experimental data are included to illustrate the general scope of results obtainable with this system" (p. 1).

"An investigation of a decoupler and a controlled-feathering device incorporated with the YT-56A turboprop engine has been made to determine the effectiveness of these devices in reducing the high negative thrust (drag) which accompanies power failure of this type of engine. Power failures were simulated by fuel cut-off, both without either device free to operate, and with each device free to operate singly. The investigation was made through an airspeed range from 50 to 230 mph" (p. 1).

The equations of the individual processes of self nucleation are utilized through an electrical analogy to obtain the nucleation frequency. This process is shown to be shorter and less subject to error than that of previous investigators since the appearance of indeterminant integration constants is completely avoided. With the nucleation frequencies of crystals and spheres the Ostwald law of stages is reviewed and modified.

From Summary: "The theoretical performance of a two-stage ballistic rocket missile having a centerbody and two parallel boosters was investigated for J oxygen and ammonia-fluorine propellants. Both power-plant and missile parameters were optimized to give minimum cost on-the basis of the analysis for a range of 5500 nautical miles. After optimum values were found, each parameter was varied independently to determine its effect on performance of the missile."