"A system for calculating the physical properties of supersonic rotational flow with axial symmetry and supersonic rotational flow in a two-dimensional field was determined by use of the characteristics method. The system was applied to the study of external and internal flow for supersonic inlets with axial symmetry. For a circular conical inlet the shock that occurred at the lip of the inlet became stronger as it approached the axis of the inlet and became a normal shock at the axis" (p. 111).

Abstract: "A summary of the information contained in several reports relative to the use of hexachloropropylene for the preparation of UCl4. Data relative to the performance of charge material so prepared and to pilot plants are omitted."

Report discussing the aerodynamic characteristics of a twin-fuselage pursuit airplane model, especially at high speeds. Information about the force data and critical Mach numbers for parts of the model is provided. Suggestions for increasing the Mach number of divergence by making modifications to the wing-fuselage fillets and external shape of the radiator are also included.

Abstract: A simple process to recover the bulk of the uranium from ignited beta salvage residues was sought. In preliminary experiments a vapor phase chlorination with CCl₄ for about four hours followed by water and nitric acid leaching was found adequate. Recoveries are estimated at 60 to 90% of the total uranium content.

From introduction: "The fact that tetravalent uranium either in the form of solutions of its salts or, in some cases, in the dry state is readily oxidized by gaseous oxygen, has been observed by various investigators. A quantitative study of this reaction appeared to be desirable as a means of learning more about the nature of the ionic species present in uranous solutions. It was also of potential value in determining the importance of autoxidation as an undesirable side reaction involved in the handling of uranous solutions, and, if necessary, in developing procedures for minimizing the reaction."

From introduction: "These data were taken on a 1/16th scale model of the magnet shown on sketch no. FS-2. The object of these measurements was to get information that would determine the final design of the full scale magnet. The one main point to be settled was whether a tapered or a cylindrical pole piece would give the largest value of Hρ for a given power input into the magnet (the cylindrical pole piece is shown in dotted lines in sketch FS-2)."

Abstract: "The definitions of the fundamental measures of calutron operation including enhancement, current ratio, and process efficiency are set forth with derivations of the relationships between them. An analysis of the plant process is carried out for both the tanks limited and the charge limited case. Equations are derived for plant X output and plant X utilization efficiency. Effective production is defined and the value of increment to a mass of product material in terms of effective production is determined. An equation giving the X concentration below which product material should be reprocessed is derived."

Abstract: "The possibility of detecting small quantities of uranium with an X-ray spectrometer was investigated. An X-ray spectrograph was modified by substituting a geiger counter for the photographic film. Both primary and secondary methods of excitation were studied. Radiation background of high intensity and variability limits the sensitivity of the present apparatus to 1%. Suggestions are made for increasing the sensitivity of the method."

Abstract: Mice of different ages ranging from 1.5 to 12 months have been exposed to gamma rays in an effort to determine the change in radiosensitivity with age. The dose necessary to cause 50% killing was determined for each age group and sex. No change in sensitivity with age was observed with either sex, although the experimental error in the case of the males was quite large. The females were found to be more resistant than the males.

The following report discusses ohmic characteristics in resistors, including methods for determining the polarization characteristics of high megohm resistors that may determine the suitability of these resistors for spectrometric measurements.

Report presenting a study of accurate values of the specific heat for dry air applied to the calculation of work required to compress dry air. Two charts are provided that allow the work of compression to be determined from the initial temperature, overall pressure ratio, and either the compression exponent or adiabatic efficiency of the compressor.

Critical Mach number as function of lift coefficient is determined for certain moderately thick NACA low-drag airfoils. Results, given graphically, included calculations on same airfoil sections with plain flaps for small flap deflections. Curves indicate optimum critical conditions for airfoils with flaps in such form that they can be compared with corresponding results for zero flap deflections. Plain flaps increase life-coefficient range for which critical Mach number is in region of high values characteristic of low-drag airfoils.

Abstract: "Tests have been developed for both the qualitative detection and quantitative determination of fluorine in chlorine. The qualitative test is made by passing the gas through manganous chloride. If the pink solid tubes brown there is greater than 0.5 percent of fluorine in the gas. The quantitative test is a modification of the Steiger and Marvin Test with oxidized titanium solution."

Report presenting testing on a wire strain gage of representative design to determine zero shift after straining at room temperature, error in indicated strains at high and low temperature, and changes in calibration factor and zero shift after exposure to heavy weathering. Results regarding the measurements of zero shift after 1 to 10 cycles of straining and testing to determine whether or not zero shift was removed by prestraining reappeared after the gages were left unstrained are provided.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines investigating the chromite deposits of Red Mountain on Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Research methods include surface sampling and core drilling. The report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the exploration of zinc ore deposits surrounding the Powell River area in Tennessee. Drilling methods and ore concentrates are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.

A theoretical investigation was conducted on jet-induced flow deviation. Analysis is given of flow inclination induced outside cold and hot jets and jet deflection caused by angle of attack. Applications to computation of effects of jet on longitudinal stability and trim are explained. Effect of jet temperature on flow inclination was found small when thrust coefficient is used as criterion for similitude. The average jet-induced downwash over tail plane was obtained geometrically.

Note presenting a fixture for compressive tests of thin sheet metal. It consists of two hardened steel guides between which the specimen is held by two adjustable clamps. Results and analysis regarding steel versus brass guides, the lubricant film, tests without the subpress, and comparison of tensile tests with compressive tests using steel guides are provided.

Report presenting a method for calculating the lift, moment, and pressure drag of slender open-nose bodies of revolution at supersonic speeds. An application of the method to a typical ramjet fuselage is shown to give excellent agreement with available experimental data.

Report presenting an experimental method of measuring both the arithmetic mean velocity and the instantaneous velocity of pulsating flow and with the instruments developed for this purpose. A circuit for a hot-wire anemometer usable for fluctuating flow is described.

From Summary: "A method for the experimental determination of the rate of infiltration of air into aircraft cabins during flight has been developed and tested. This method consists of releasing a quantity of gas in the cabin and calculating the infiltration rate from the measured rate of change of the gas concentration. The results of the flight tests indicate that after the infiltration rate is established at one altitude and airspeed, the infiltration rates at other altitudes and airspeeds can be calculated."

"This report deals with the calculation of the bending moments in and the distortions of fuselage rings upon which known concentrated and distributed loads are acting. In the procedure suggested, the ring is divided into a number of beams each having a constant radius of curvature. The forces and moments caused in the end sections of the beams by individual unit displacements of the end sections are listed in a table designated as the operations table in conformity with Southwell's nomenclature. The operations table and the external loads are equivalent to a set of linear equations" (p. 1).

"Formulas for the calculation of influence coefficients of curved beams of constant radius of curvature are presented corresponding to displacements in the plane of curvature. Moreover, numerical values are given in tabular and graphic form for a limited number of values of the parameter involved" (p. 1).

Note presenting tests conducted on untapered constant-span wings of 0, 30, 45, and 60 degrees sweepback. The purpose of the tests was to investigate the effect of sweepback on stability and control characteristics. The data showed large changes in longitudinal stability at moderate lift coefficients for the 45 and 60 degree sweptback wings.