Report presenting a longitudinal stability and control investigation of a model of the Convair B-58 external store over a range of Mach numbers. Normal force, chord force, and static and dynamic stability derivatives are provided. Abrupt pitching disturbances were created by step-function movements of the canard surface.

Memorandum presenting a longitudinal stability and control investigation made over a range of Mach numbers of a scale model of the Convair B-58 external store. Normal force, chord force, and static and dynamic stability derivatives formed an important part of the results. Results regarding the hinge moments and longitudinal trim and force coefficients are also provided.

Report discussing the use of hot-wire anemometers to measure circumferential traces of specific-mass-flow variation for various radial positions at the rotor exit. Results regarding the rotor blade-wake traces, relative total-pressure ratio, and centrifuging of low-momentum fluid are provided.

Report presenting preliminary tests of a counterrotating axial-flow supersonic compressor, which indicates that a flow limitation in the second rotor restricted the flow rate at design speed. The second-stage rotor was modified by increasing the flow area to increase the flow rate and improve flow stability. Results regarding the overall performance of the modified compressor, radial variation of flow conditions and performance parameters in the second rotor, stability of the shock wave in the second rotor, and individual stage performance are provided.

Report presenting performance of a two-dimensional external-compression inlet designed for various methods of inlet-engine matching up to Mach 3 at Mach 1.89 and Mach 0. Results regarding shock geometry, two-shock ramps, isentropic ramps, profiles, and cowl drag for the various Mach number tests are provided.

Report presenting the performance of a two-dimensional external-compression inlet designed for various methods of inlet-engine matching up to Mach 3 at Mach 1.89 and Mach 0.

Report presenting the development of a method based on blade-element concepts to evaluate the effect of stall or choke-free angle-of-attack range on the attainable pressure rise and relative Mach numbers for cascades or single blade rows. The method was extended to evaluate the effect of usable compressor-stage flow range on the design parameters of the stage flow per unit area, pressure ratio, and rotative speed.

"Theoretical rocket performance for frozen composition during expansion was calculated for liquid methane with several fluorine-oxygen mixtures for a range of pressure ratios and oxidant-fuel ratios. The parameters included are specific impulse, combustion-chamber temperature, nozzle-exit temperature molecular weight, characteristic velocity, coefficient of thrust, ratio of nozzle-exit area to throat area, specific heat at constant pressure, isentropic exponent, viscosity, and thermal conductivity. The maximum calculated value of specific impulse for a chamber pressure of 600 pounds per square inch absolute (40.827atm) and an exit pressure of 1 atmosphere is 315.3 for 79.67 percent fluorine in the oxidant" (p. 1).

Report discussing the aerodynamic loading characteristics of a 45 degree sweptback wing with leading-edge chord extensions, including the effects of a spoiler-slot-deflector aileron. The wing section loading, wing-panel loading, and chord-extension loading are described.

Memorandum presenting two rocket-propelled models flight tested at Mach numbers from 0.8 to 1.5 to determine the effect of a fuselage indentation on the drag of a 52.5 degree sweptback-wing-body configuration with two large strut-mounted store symmetrically located above and below the fuselage. The fuselage had a symmetrical, Mach number 1.0 indentation designed to cancel the wing area normal to the plane of symmetry. Results regarding total drag and pressure drag are provided.

Report presenting the results of a limited research program initiated to study the effects of a hot propulsive jet on the longitudinal stability characteristics of a fighter-type airplane configuration. The data was obtained from a rocket-boosted free-flight model investigation over a range of Mach numbers using four models that differed only in the position and size of the horizontal tail. Results regarding the time histories, trim, normal force, pitching moment, aerodynamic-center location, dynamic stability, trim drag, and pressure data are provided.

Report presenting an analysis of the injection of water into the jet-engine exhaust in order to suppress noise during static ground operation of jet engines. The investigation is conducted with a simple rig which pumps high-pressure water into the exhaust of an afterburning jet engine. Results regarding the overall sound-pressure levels and frequency spectra of the noise are provided.

Memorandum presenting an investigation of the effect of a 60 degree sweptback horizontal tail at two vertical locations on the static longitudinal stability of two 60 degree sweptback wing-body configurations with aspect ratios of 2.67 and 4.00 in the 8-foot transonic pressure tunnel. Tests were made at Mach numbers from 0.80 to 1.18 for angles of attack from -3 degrees to about 15 degrees.

Report presenting a boundary-layer-control investigation to determine the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics and chordwise load distribution on a thin, untapered, semispan wing with an aspect ratio of 3.33 and NACA 65A004 airfoil sections. The results are presented without discussion.

Memorandum presenting flight tests conducted with an F-86D airplane equipped with a director-type radar fire-control system with scope presentation of the attack display. The effects of two attack-computer parameters and one attack-display parameter on the tracking performance in the manual mode of operation were investigated. Results regarding fixed-sight tracking and tracking with scope presentation are provided.

Report presenting flight testis using an F-86D airplane equipped with a director-type radar fire-control system with scope presentation of the attack display. The effects of two attack-computer parameters and one attack-display parameter on the tracing performance in manual mode were investigated.

Report presenting an experimental investigation to determine the effects of vertical location of an unswept wing and horizontal tail on the aerodynamic characteristics in pitch of a wing-body-tail combination. The wings had an aspect ratio of 3.09, a taper ratio of 0.39, the quarter-chord line swept back 11.5 degrees, and biconvex sections.

Report presenting testing of three wings of different aspect ratios at a range of angles of attack to provide information on the effects of large angles of attack on the lift and normal force on triangular wings in a specific Mach number range. Results regarding the comparisons with data from semispan tests, prediction of lift and normal force and comparison with the experiment, and maximum lift coefficient are provided.

Report presenting the X-3 airplane, which has a straight 4.5-percent-thick wing of modified hexagonal section, which has been flown to maximum wing normal-force coefficients in the Mach number range from 0.7 to 1.1 at an average altitude of 30,000 feet. Measurements were made of airplane and wing-panel maximum normal-force coefficients and of some buffeting characteristics.

Report presenting tests of an airplane model equipped with missiles to investigate the capability of that combination to achieve satisfactory launching and jettisoning of the missiles. Information about pylon modifications, missiles in launch positions, missile trajectory, and missiles in jettison positions is provided.

"A transonic wind-tunnel investigation was made in the Langley 8-foot transonic pressure tunnel at the request of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Department of the Navy, of the static longitudinal stability and control characteristics and drag of a 0.05-scale model of the Chance Vought XF8U-3 airplane at Mach numbers from 0.80 to 1.20 with an average Reynolds number of 2.6 x 10(exp 6). The investigation included effects of the addition of the ventral fins, extension and removal of the missiles, deflection of the speed brake, addition of a fuselage fairing near the wing leading edge, and longitudinal control effectiveness. The model was statically stable throughout most of the range of positive lift coefficients, but some loss in horizontal-tail effectiveness may be expected near zero lift and a Mach number of 1.0" (p. 1).

"Thermal-gradient mass transfer" was investigated in the molten sodium hydroxide-nickel system. Possible mechanisms (physical, electrochemical, and chemical) are discussed in terms of experimental and theoretical evidence. Experimental details are included in appendixes.

Memorandum presenting a turbojet engine with a two-stage turbine operated with pentaborane fuel continuously for 11.5 minutes at a simulated altitude of 55,000 feet at a flight Mach number of 0.8. The engine incorporated an NACA combustor designed specifically for use with pentaborane fuel. Results regarding oxide formation and deposition, engine operating point, effect of oxide deposits on component performance, effect of oxide deposition on overall performance, and some operational comments are provided.

From Summary: "The primary objectives of the investigation reported herein were to determine the effect of this new combuster design on boric oxide deposition on engine parts and to determine the effect of boric oxide on the performance of multistage turbine. Pentaborance fuel (approx. 130 lb) was used in the engine performance evaluation reported herein. The data presented herein show the engine component and over-all performance deterioration with operation on pentaborane fuel".