This report deals with the (1.1) physical properties of graphite, (1.2) effects of pile irradiation on the properties of graphite, (1.3) effect of irradiation on "ceramic" materials, (1.4) effects of radiation on ice -- the x-ray induced luminescence of ice, (1.5) investigation of color centers and other optical properties of single crystals. (2.1) radiation chemistry of liquids, (2.2) application of mass spectrometry to chemical problems, (2.3) vapor pressure and heat of vaporization of uranium, (3.1) nuclear properties of Zr93 and Nb93m from fission, (3.2) mass distribution in the spontaneous fission of Cm242, (3.3) Upper limit to the lifetimes of the first excited states of Th236, U234, and Pu236, (3.4) on the one-body model of alpha radioactivity, (4.1) spectrographic analysis, (4.2) chemical analysis, (5.1) paramagnetic resonance measurements, and (5.2) the 60-inch cyclotron.

This report deals with the (1.1) physical properties of graphite, (1.2) effects of pile irradiation on the properties of graphite, (1.3) effect of irradiation on "ceramic" materials, (1.4) effects of radiation on ice -- the x-ray induced luminescence of ice, (1.5) investigation of color centers and other optical properties of single crystals. (2.1) radiation chemistry of liquids, (2.2) application of mass spectrometry to chemical problems, (2.3) vapor pressure and heat of vaporization of uranium, (3.1) nuclear properties of Zr93 and Nb93m from fission, (3.2) mass distribution in the spontaneous fission of Cm242, (3.3) Upper limit to the lifetimes of the first excited states of Th236, U234, and Pu236, (3.4) on the one-body model of alpha radioactivity, (4.1) spectrographic analysis, (4.2) chemical analysis, (5.1) paramagnetic resonance measurements, and (5.2) the 60-inch cyclotron.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effect of leading-edge chord-extensions on high-lift pitching moment and performance characteristics at subsonic and transonic speeds. Three models with the same wings were used. Results regarding low-speed development and high-speed characteristics are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to study the use of various high-lift devices on the horizontal tail of a canard airplane model as a means of increasing the allowable center-of-gravity travel. The results indicated that the large increases in allowable center-of-gravity travel could be obtained using the devices. Results regarding the basic aerodynamic data, effect of tail configuration on the allowable center-of-gravity travel, and a comparison of measured and predicted values of the allowable center-of-gravity travel are provided.

Report presenting aerodynamic characteristics in steady roll on a complete model and its component parts. The model consisted of a wing and horizontal tail with a 45 degree sweepback at the quarter-chord line, a taper ratio of 0.6, an aspect ratio of 4, and NACA 65A006 airfoil sections parallel to the plane of symmetry. Results regarding rolling moment due to rolling, yawing moment due to rolling, and lateral force due to rolling are provided.

"An analytical solution has been obtained for the equations of motion of water droplets impinging on a wedge in a two-dimensional supersonic flow field with a shock wave attached to the wedge. The closed-form solution yields analytical expressions for the equation of the droplet trajectory, the local rate of impingement and the impingement velocity at any point on the wedge surface, and the total rate of impingement. The analytical expressions are utilized to determine the impingement on the forward surfaces of diamond airfoils in supersonic flow fields with attached shock waves" (p. 85).

Report discussing the progress made on various research projects by the staff responsible for the Materials Testing Reactor at Phillips Petroleum Company during the first quarter of 1953.

Aerial image shows the result of an airborne radioactive survey over an area of 940 square miles in Apache County, Arizona with the approximate location of radioactivity anomalies found. Text describes methods used and discusses the anomalies.

Summary: "The quantity of water adsorbed by graphite at various relative pressures has been determined and the data are presented in graphical and tabular form."

Report presenting an investigation in the transonic tunnel to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a wing-fuselage combination with a 45 degree sweptback wing with NACA 65A006 airfoil sections, an aspect ratio of 4, taper ratio of 0.6, and incorporating outboard leading-edge slats. Results lift characteristics, influence of slats on wing pressure distribution, drag characteristics, lift-drag ratio characteristics, and pitching-moment characteristics are provided.

Report presenting an investigation in the transonic tunnel to determine the dynamic and static stability characteristics of the Mark-6, Mark-4, TX-13, and Mark-5 special weapons and the effects of modifications of them for a range of Mach numbers.

"An investigation has been conducted in the Langley 20-foot free-spinning tunnel on a l/23-scale model of the Lockheed XFV-1 airplane to determine the effects of control setting and movement upon the erect-spin and recovery characteristics for a range of airplane loading conditions. A windmilling propeller was simulated on the model for some of the tests. The investigation included determination of the size of tail parachute required for emergency recovery from demonstration spins" (p. 1).

From Summary: "The present investigation was conducted to determine, from low-speed tests in the Langley stability tunnel, the static and rotary derivatives of a 1/9-scale model of the Republic F-91 airplane and various of its components (including the effects of wing incidence) and to determine the accuracy with which the period and damping of the lateral oscillation of the airplane could be calculated by using these experimentally between flight and calculated period and damping of the lateral oscillation were made for Mach numbers from 0.4 to 0.9 at an altitude of 20,000 feet for 0 degrees wing incidence and several other wing incidences. Some comparisons were made of the static and rotary derivatives of the model and derivatives estimated by available procedures."

Abstract: The fast and thermal neutron leakage from the 30 megawatt SGR-P4 reactor has been studied by three independent methods.

The following document analyzes the effects of extracting boron from sodium chloride with ethyl alcohol.

Progress report on biological studies of radiation effects, metabolic properties of various materials, health chemistry, health physics.

Our aerosol program employing monkeys has been initiated. A plutonium oxilate solution was introduced into the trachea. Preliminary results of the fecal and urinary determinations appear here.

The hydrodynamic characteristics of a preliminary design of the Martin XP6M-1 flying boat have been determined. Longitudinal stability during take-off and landing, resistance of the complete model, and behavior during taxiing and landing in rough water are presented.

Derivation and basic formulas the physicist or nuclear engineer needs to do the necessary nuclear calculation for a reactor design.

Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation to study the effects of operating propellers on the low-speed longitudinal characteristics of a four-engine tractor airplane configuration. The coefficients of lift, longitudinal force, pitching moment, propeller thrust, and propeller power are provided. Tests were conducted at a range of Mach and Reynolds numbers.