Report presenting an investigation of the stress distribution in the roots of the first three stages of the J6S axial-flow compressor in order to explain root failures experienced in service. Root failures were producible in the lab when high vibratory stresses were combined with simulated centrifugal loads. Results regarding fatigue tests on the original J6S blade roots and on two redesigned blade roots as well as a comparison of the different root designs are provided.

Report presenting a theory of reduction of convective heat transfer to a surface in supersonic flow by periodically imposing a large-scale vortical motion on the boundary layer and an experimental investigation of that theory. Results regarding the pulsating flow phenomena, heat-transfer characteristics, and aerodynamic characteristics are provided.

Report presenting an investigation in the transonic tunnel to determine the effects of adding external, pylon-suspended stores to a model of the Douglas D-558-II research airplane. Tests were made for two spanwise store locations and covered a range of angles of attack and Mach numbers. Results regarding the drag, lift, and pitching-moment characteristics are provided.

Report presenting an evaluation of the interaction between a flat plate and a nearby jet issuing from a convergent nozzle over a range of pressure ratios and free-stream Mach numbers. The effect on the interaction of the presence of streamline, blunt-base, and curved-base fairings between the plate and parabolic afterbody housing the exit nozzle was also investigated.

A high-solidity low-aspect-ratio transonic rotor with an inlet hub-tip ratio of 0.52 was investigated experimentally. The rotor developed a total-pressure tatio of 1.93 and an efficiency of 92 percent at an equivalent wheel tip speed of 1036 feet per second. The feasibility of using this rotor as a component of an inlet stage of an axial-flow compressor was investigated.

Report presenting a supersonic flight investigation of a roll-stabilized acceleration control missile for a Mach number range from 1.4 to 1.7. The control system operation was found to be satisfactory and applicable to some present-day missiles using linear acceleration commands. Results regarding analysis, preflight simulator results, a comparison between simulator and analytical results, flight test results, and a comparison between the flight test and preflight simulator results are presented.

Report presenting an investigation in the 16-foot transonic tunnel to determine the effects of leading-edge droop on the pressure distribution on a 45 degree sweptback wing with an aspect ratio of 4, a taper ratio of 0.6, and NACA 65A006 airfoil sections parallel to the plane of symmetry. Results regarding the chordwise pressure distributions, wing-panel characteristics, wing-section characteristics, and maximum additional normal load on wing leading edge are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA 4-(5)(05)-037 six- and eight-blade, dual-rotation propellers operating at positive and negative thrust at a range of Mach numbers when operating at near static conditions. The propellers were operated in combination with a long spinner and at a variety of blade angles.

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 a supersonic wind-tunnel investigation of the origin and distribution of store interference in the 4- by 4-foot supersonic pressure tunnel at Mach number 1.61. The separate forces on a store, a fuselage, a swept wing, and a swept-wing-fuselage combination were measured. Results regarding drag, lift, pitching moment, side force, and yawing moment are provided.

Report presenting a preliminary study to determine the possibility of utilizing a wingless configuration as a guided missile. The results indicated that the maximum trimmed lift coefficient developed by the wingless missile was somewhat smaller than that of the winged missile at a Mach number of 2.4.

Report presenting an investigation of an airplane configuration model with a 45 degree swept wing of aspect ratio 4.0 and a taper ratio 0.3 with a low swept horizontal tail to determine its longitudinal stability. Longitudinal aerodynamic coefficients and stability derivatives are presented as functions of Mach number over the test range. The results are compared to wind tunnel and rocket model data and generally show good agreement.

Memorandum presenting a preliminary free-flight study of the drag and stability of a series of short-span missile configurations with 80, 85, and 90 degrees of fin leading-edge sweep. Increasing the fin sweep decreased the drag markedly.

Report presenting the results of pitching-moment and lift measurements on a model of the D-558-1 airplane with no nose-inlet flow at several tail and elevator settings at a range of Mach numbers. Information about the stability, control, and downwash results is provided.

Investigation of a single-offset-duct system designed to prevent entrance of water into a turbojet engine was conducted on a half-scale nacelle model. An investigation was made to determine ram-pressure recovery and radial velocity profiles at the compressor section and icing characteristics of such a duct system. At a design inlet velocity of 0.77, the maximum ram-pressure recovery attained with effective water-separating inlet was 77 percent, which is considerably less than attainable with a direct-ram inlet. Continuous heating of the accessory-housing surface would be required for inlets that have a small ice storage space.

Aerodynamic and icing studies were conducted on a one-half-scale model of an annular submerged inlet for use with axial-flow turbojet engines. Pressure recoveries, screen radial-velocity profiles, circumferential mass-flow variations, and icing characteristics were determined at the compressor inlet. In order to be effective in maintaining water-free induction air, the inlet gap must be extremely small and ram-pressure recoveries consequently are low, the highest achieved being 65 percent at inlet-velocity ratio of 0.86. All inlets exhibited considerable screen icing. Severe mass-flow shifts occurred at angles of attack.

Experiments were conducted with 1000-pound-thrust rocket engine to determine feasibility of cooling convergent-divergent nozzle by internal film of water introduced at nozzle entrance. Water flow of 3 percent of propellant flow reduced heat flow into nozzle to 55 percent of uncooled heat flow. Introduction of water by porous ring before nozzle resulted in more uniform coverage of nozzle than water introduced by single arrangement of 36 jets directed along nozzle wall. Water flow through porous ring of 3.5 percent of propellant flow stabilized wall temperature in convergent section but did not adequately cool throat or divergent sections.

Report presenting an experimental investigation to determine the aerodynamic load distributions of a series of five bodies with conical or slightly blunted noses and cylindrical afterbodies in the 1- by 1-foot supersonic wind tunnel. Pressure distributions and viscous drags were measured at Mach number 3.12 for a range of Reynolds numbers and angles of attack.

Report presenting an adhesive, FPL-710, which produces higher strength at temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit than previously obtained and possesses good resistance to aging at high temperatures. It also has acceptable resistance to creep and immersion in various organic solvents. Results regarding its strength properties, heating and aging resistances, and variables affecting bond strength are provided.

Results of tests to determine the aerodynamic forces and moments on bodies of revolution at angles of attack from 0 degrees to 25 degrees are presented and compared with theory. Cones and ogives of fineness ratios 3 to 7 and two blunt-nosed body shapes with fineness ratios 3 and 5 were tested at Mach numbers from 2.75 to 5.00. Reynolds numbers were from 0.5 million to 6.4 million, depending on Mach number and body fineness ratio.

From Summary: "A brief investigation was conducted in the altitude wind tunnel to determine the extent to which the afterburner shell cooling problem could be alleviated by internal configuration changes. Data were obtained with and without a cooling liner installed and for variations in the radial fuel distribution and in the radial distribution in flame-seat area. Consideration is given to the effects on both shell temperature and afterburner performance."

"Flight tests of rocket-powered models have been conducted to determine the damping in roll of a group of swept, tapered wings designed for flight in the transonic speed region. The Mach number range of these tests was from approximately 0.7 to 1.4. The experimental damping in roll for all configurations was less than predicted by linearized theory throughout the Mach umber range of these tests. The only wing in this group that experienced an appreciable transonic lateral trim change was the one with a 7-percent-thick circular-arc airfoil section" (p. 1).

From Introduction: "A survey of some of the advantages and problems associated with transpiration cooling of gas-turbine engines is given in reference 1, and its is shown therein that high pressure gradients around the periphery of gas-turbine blades require that the blade wall permeability be varied around the blade periphery in order for uniform cooling to be obtained over the entire blade surface. This fact is verified in experimental investigations of transpiration-cooled turbine blades mounted in a static cascade (references 2 and 3) where it is shown that although transpiration cooling results in extremely effective cooling in the midchord region of the blade, there are very large variations in the chordwise temperature distribution because of improper permeability variation."

Report presenting a study of the supersonic longitudinal stability and control characteristics of a canard missile configuration using flight tests and wind-tunnel tests at a range of Mach numbers and Reynolds numbers. Good correlation was noted for the two techniques for slopes of lift and moment coefficients against angle of attack and for aerodynamic-center location.