This paper presents a critical comparison made between experimental and theoretical results for the aerodynamic characteristics of wings at supersonic flight speeds. As a preliminary, a brief, nonmathematical review is given of the basic assumptions and general findings of supersonic wing theory in two and three dimensions. Published data from two-dimensional pressure-distribution tests are then used to illustrate the effects of fluid viscosity and to assess the accuracy of linear theory as compared with the more exact theories which are available in the two-dimensional case. Finally, an account is presented of an NACA study of the over-all force characteristics of three-dimensional wings at supersonic speed.

Report presenting rocket-powered flight investigations for the purpose of comparing damping-in-roll results obtained from a torque-nozzle technique. Results regarding basic aerodynamic quantities, data from the torque-nozzle technique, wing-dropping phenomenon, and comparison of the values of the two techniques are provided.

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Preliminary results of tests wit the Westinghouse 100A pump indicate that Al2)3 and tungsten carbide coated bearing-journal assemblies prepared by the Linde process are not promising as substitutes for the graphitar-stellite combination. The front Al2O3 assembly failed at start-up with water and both front and rear tungsten carbide assemblies failed after 121 hours with water at 245 C.

This report provides a table that summarizes the data taken from investigations of gamma radiation of the Bulk Shielding Reactor in an iron-water mixture. The results are plotted on a graph also provided in this document.

The following report is meant to record the premises upon which the site plan for the NTR is already established.

The following report contains two parts on the analysis of astatine, neptunium and plutonium. Part A discusses a bent crystal focusing X-ray spectrometer that has been designed and built for the observation of the X-and gamma-rays emitted in association with radioactive decay. The instrument uses proportional counter detection and is described, as well as associated electronic circuits. The plutonium L X-rays from Cm-242 and the neptunium L X-rays from Am-241 have been measures. Values of the energies and abundances are reported. Then in Part B, it discusses some isotopes of astatine hitherto unreported that have been observed in bombardments of bismuth on the University of California 184" cyclotron.

Report presenting a method of generating variable Mach number supersonic flow in a channel of fixed geometry by the removal of air through uniform porous walls. Calculated porosity distributions are presented for several minimum-length nozzles designed to operate at Mach numbers up to 2.0. Experimental and analytical data is presented.

Memorandum presenting the results of an investigation to establish rupture and total-deformation strengths at 1200 and 1800 degrees Fahrenheit for typical commercial treatments of low-carbon N-155 alloy. The results show that there were large differences in strength between the heats of bar stock at temperatures above 1200 degrees Fahrenheit except when a 2200 degree Fahrenheit solution treatment was used.

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