From Introduction: "The present paper presents the scale effect on the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics, the aerodynamic characteristics in yaw, and the tuft studies for 0^o and 3.7^o yaw. The results of the effect of leading-edge and trailing-edge flaps on the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing will be presented in later reports."

From Introduction: "Evaluation of tail-pipe burning in this engine with a larger tail-pipe combustion chamber is discussed in reference 1. Results of investigations on tail-pipe burning in this engine at static sea-level conditions are presented in reference 2. An investigation of thrust augmentation by means of injecting water at the inlet of an axial-flow compressor engine is discussed in reference 3."

Report presenting a combustion-efficiency investigation of 10 special straight-run distillate fuels in an individual tubular-type combustor unit of a 14-unit assembly at two simulated engine operating conditions. These distillates were obtained from various crude oils and consisted of hydrocarbon mixtures with distillations temperature varying from 93 to 690 degrees Fahrenheit. Comparison of temperature measurements obtained from two locations in the exhaust duct showed that under certain operating conditions the flame extended beyond the turbine position.

Report presenting a flight investigation of a scout-bomber airplane with 4.7 degrees and 10 degree geometric dihedral in the wing outer panels in order to obtain flight test results pertaining to the upper limit of the wing-dihedral angle for satisfactory handling qualities. No unusual or undesirable lateral control characteristics were observed with the combinations of stability parameters obtained with the two dihedral angles used.

"The evaporation velocity of liquid droplets under various conditions is theoretically calculated and a number of factors are investigated which are neglected in carrying out the fundamental equation of Maxwell. It is shown that the effect of these factors at the small drop sizes and the small weight concentrations ordinarily occurring in fog can be calculated by simple corrections. The evaporation process can be regarded as quasi-stationary in most cases" (p. 1).

"In the case of cones in axially symmetric flow of supersonic velocity, adiabatic compression takes place between shock wave and surface of the cone. Interpolation curves betwen shock polars and the surface are therefore necessary for the complete understanding of this type of flow. They are given in the present report by graphical-numerical integration of the differential equation for all cone angles and airspeeds" (p. 1).

Abstract: "The need often arises for determining the critical chemical concentration of uranium solution in the conical bottom of a plant reactor or storage vessel, or the dimension if the concentration is known. This report describes the mathematical analysis of Poisson's equation for a spherical sector, which approximates a right circular cone. The ratio of the critical dimension of an equivalent sphere to the height of the sector for various sector angles is derived from a comparison of first eigenvalues. No description of further relations between composition and dimensions is discussed in the report."

Report presenting design charts for 24S-T and 75S-T aluminum-alloy flat compression panels with longitudinal extruded Y-section stiffeners. Comparisons are also made among panels designed from these charts and 24S-T aluminum-alloy panels with formed Z-section stiffeners designed from available design charts.

Stress-rupture data for four heat-resisting alloys are analyzed according to equations of the theory of rate processes. A method for determining the four parameters of structure and composition is demonstrated and the four parameters are determined for each of the alloys: forged S816, cast S816, cast S590, and cast Vitallium. It is concluded that parameters can be determined for an alloy provided sufficient reliable experimental data are available.

"The results of an experimental investigation made for the purpose of developing suitable jet-engine nacelle designs for a high-speed medium bomber are presented. Two types of nacelles were investigated, the first enclosing two 4000-pounds-thrust jet engines and a 65-inch-diameter landing wheel and the second enclosing a single 4000-pounds-thrust jet engine. Both types of nacelles were tested in positions underslung beneath the wing and centrally located on the wing" (p. 1).

Characteristics of NACA submerged duct entries and wing leading-edge inlets designed for a 1/4 scale flow model of a fighter-type airplane powered by a jet engine in the fuselage are presented.

Report presenting the results of high-speed wind-tunnel research on the effects of modifications to the horizontal tail profile on the static longitudinal stability and control of a pursuit airplane at high speeds. Two symmetrical stabilizers, two flat-sided elevators, and three elevators with bulged profiles were investigated. The pitching-moment and elevator hinge-moment characteristics with various tails are shown.

From Summary: "An investigation was made to determine the effects of changes in the amount and distribution of forebody and afterbody dead rise on the hydrodynamic resistance and spray characteristics of a 1/11-size model of the Bureau of Aeronautics design No. 22ADR class VPB airplane. The variations in dead rise within the range investigated had no significant effects on resistance or trim, free to trim, or on resistance or trimming moment, fixed in trim. The coordinates of the peaks of the bow-spray blisters, with reference to the model, were measured at low speeds, and it was found that the model with the low dead rise at the bow had the lowest blisters."

This paper makes the following assumptions: 1) The flowing gases are assumed to have uniform energy distribution. ("Isoenergetic gas flows," that is valid with the same constants for the the energy equation entire flow.) This is correct, for example, for gas flows issuing from a region of constant pressure, density, temperature, end velocity. This property is not destroyed by compression shocks because of the universal validity of the energy law.

"A study has been made of the variation of seaplane hull weight with length-beam ratio in a systematic series of hulls designed for constant gross weight and similar spray characteristics. It is found that increases in the length-beam ratio bring about small reductions in the hull weight if it is assumed that seaplanes having the same weight and bottom shape will be designed for the same load factor. A short discussion is also given to show the reduction in load factor that may occur with high length-beam ratios" (p. 1).

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies on the zinc-lead mines in Mohave County, Arizona. Descriptions of the characteristics, development, and production of the ore are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies and experiments conducted on underground coal gasification. The results of the experiments are listed. Description and analysis of the coal and coal bed are also presented. This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.

Report presents the results of an investigation conducted to determine some of the effects of airfoil section and washout on the experimental and calculated characteristics of 10-percent-thick wings. Three wings of aspect ratio 9 and ratio of root chord to tip chord 2.5 were tested. One wing had NACA 64-210 sections and 2 degree washout, the second had NACA 65-210 sections and 2 degree washout, and the third had NACA 65-210 sections and 0 degree washout. It was found that the experimental characteristics of the wings could be satisfactorily predicted from calculations based upon two-dimensional data when the airfoil contours of the wings conformed to the true airfoil sections with the same high degree of accuracy as the two-dimensional models.

"The knock-limited power at various blend compositions for several aromatics and cycloparaffins individually blended with paraffinic base stocks, as determined in an air-cooled aircraft-engine cylinder at fuel-air ratios of 0.07 and 0.10 is presented. An analysis of the data leads to the conclusion that the extended reciprocal blending relation suggested in a previous NACA report is not generally applicable to such nonparaffinic components, but might possibly be useful as an approximation over a limited range of composition for aromatic blends" (p. 1).

Note presenting data from flight measurements of the meteorological factors related to the intensity of icing conditions. The physical factors that establish the distribution of liquid water in clouds of various types are discussed and the results of the analysis are used to formulate certain rules for the forecasting of icing intensity. Discussion of the results includes the problem of forecasting icing conditions and the problem of defining the physical characteristics of icing conditions for the purpose of the design of ice-protection equipment.

Note presenting results of a flight investigation conducted on a fighter-type airplane to determine the factors which affect the loads and load distributions on the vertical tail surfaces in maneuvers. An analysis is made of the data obtained in steady flight, rudder kicks, and fishtail maneuvers.

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on flood-prevention developed for mine systems. A history of flood prevention procedures as well as updated flood-prevention is presented. This report includes tables, graphs, maps, photographs, and illustrations.

A wind-tunnel investigation of the Boeing XB-47 full-scale empennage was conducted to provide, prior to flight tests, data required on the effectiveness of the elevator and rudder. The XB-47 airplane is a jet-propelled medium bomber having wing and tail surfaces swept back 35 degrees. The investigation included tests of the effectiveness of the elevator with normal straight sides, with a buldged trailing edge, and with a modified hinge-line gap and tests of the effectiveness of the rudder with a normal straight-sided tab and with a bulged tab.

Report presenting an aerodynamic-control-effectiveness investigation using free-flight rocket-propelled RM-5 test vehicles at high subsonic, transonic, and supersonic speeds. Results regarding aileron control characteristics and drag measurements are provided.