Reciprocity relations in aerodynamics (open access)

Reciprocity relations in aerodynamics

"Reverse flow theorems in aerodynamics are shown to be based on the same general concepts involved in many reciprocity theorems in the physical sciences. Reciprocal theorems for both steady and unsteady motion are found as a logical consequence of this approach. No restrictions on wing plan form or flight Mach number are made beyond those required in linearized compressible-flow analysis" (p. 253).
Date: February 19, 1952
Creator: Heaslet, Max A. & Spreiter, John R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effect of Aspect Ratio on the Low-Speed Lateral Control Characteristics of Untapered Low-Aspect-Ratio Wings Equipped With Flap and With Retractable Ailerons (open access)

Effect of Aspect Ratio on the Low-Speed Lateral Control Characteristics of Untapered Low-Aspect-Ratio Wings Equipped With Flap and With Retractable Ailerons

A low-speed wind-tunnel investigation was made to determine the lateral control characteristics of a series of untapered low-aspect-ratio wings. Sealed flap ailerons of various spans and spanwise locations were investigated on unswept wings of aspect ratios 1.13, 1.13, 4.13, and 6.13; and various projections of 0.60-semispan retractable ailerons were investigated on the unsweptback wings of aspect ratios 1.13, 2.13, and 4.13 and on a 45 degree sweptback wing. The retractable ailerons investigated on the unswept wings spanned the outboard stations of each wing; whereas the plain and stepped retractable ailerons investigated on the sweptback wing were located at various spanwise stations. Design charts based on experimental results are presented for estimating the flap aileron effectiveness for low-aspect-ratio, untapered, unswept.
Date: February 8, 1952
Creator: Fischel, Jack; Naeseth, Rodger L.; Hagerman, John R. & O'Hare, William M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Method and Graphs for the Evaluation of Air-Induction Systems (open access)

Method and Graphs for the Evaluation of Air-Induction Systems

"Graphs have been developed for rapid evaluation of air-induction systems from considerations of their aerodynamic-performance parameters in combination with power-plant characteristics. The graphs cover the range of supersonic Mach numbers to 3.0. Examples are presented for an air-induction system and engine combination of two Mach numbers and two altitudes in order to illustrate the method and application of the graphs" (p. 793).
Date: February 19, 1952
Creator: Brajnikoff, George B.
System: The UNT Digital Library