Because of the unsatisfactory state of knowledge concerning the surface shearing stress of boundary layers with pressure gradients, the problem is re-examined. It is found that for general turbulent boundary layers in wall proximity, that is, in the laminar sublayer, in the transition zone and in the part of the completely turbulent zone near the wall, the same universal law applies as for the plate flow.

Report presenting a compilation of flight test data on pitching angular accelerations. An analysis of the data was also made to establish methods for determining maximum pitching accelerations.

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Note presenting an analysis of the performance and load-range characteristics of the turbojet engine for various flight speeds, altitudes, compressor pressure ratios, and turbine-inlet temperatures. The values of the lift-drag and structure-to-gross-weight ratios of the aircraft and the efficiencies of the engine components assumed for this analysis are representative of the best values obtained either in practice or in laboratory investigations. Results regarding engine performance, load-range characteristics, and effect of changes in engine weight and airplane characteristics are provided.

Simple elements were subjected to repeated loads of variable ampliture, chosen in such a way that they may be regarded as approximations to the operational loads (gust and maneuver) experienced by an airplane. The effect of varying some parameters was investigated briefly. Some discussion is given of the question whether a design according to current (1938 German) requirements for static strength is adequate from the fatigue point of view, and existing requirements on fatigue strength are compared,.

Abstract: An early report on the Cape Nome area, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, stated that granitic rocks there contain allanite as a common accessory mineral. Results of studies in 1947 indicate that very little allanite is present, and that the slight amount of radioactiity of the granitic complex is attributable to the accessory minerals zircon and sphene.

A report regarding factual data obtained during an examination of the copper King Shaft, Black Hawk Claim no. 1, Larimer County, Colorado. This report is designed to provide the owners with the factual data obtained from their property in accordance with the Agreement for Mineral Exploration with them.

Report presenting the available sources of data on the mechanical properties of aluminum alloys at low temperatures and a summary of the material to be found in each source. General conclusions regarding commercially available aluminum alloys are also provided.

Note presenting a review of literature relating to fire-extinguishing agents in order to ascertain the extent of present knowledge and to determine what research might lead to the development of more efficient agents for extinguishing fires in aircraft. An analysis of the extinguishing data was made in order to determine the relative extinguishing effectiveness of different substances and the basic mechanisms involved in the action of extinguishing agents.

"In connection with Pohlhausen's solution for the temperature field on the flat plate, a series of formulas were indicated by means of which the velocity and temperature field for variable physical characteristics can be computed by an integral equation and an iteration method based on it. With it, the following cases were solved: On the assumption that the viscosity simply varies with the temperature while the other fluid properties remain constant, the velocity and temperature field on the heated and cooled plate, respectively, was computed at the Prandtl numbers 12.5 and 100 (viscous fluids). A closer study of these two cases resulted in general relations: The calculations for a gas of Pr number 0.7 (air) were conducted on the assumption that all fluid properties vary with the temperature, and the velocities are low enough for the heat of friction to be discounted" (p. 1).

Note presenting results of tests on duplicate longitudinal and transverse specimens of Alclad aluminum alloy 24S-T86 sheets with three nominal thicknesses. The stress-strain and stress-deviation graphs are plotted on a dimensionless basis to make them applicable to sheets of the alloy with yield strengths which differ from those of the test specimens.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Price Daniel, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of sheriffs and constables to issue commissions for special deputy sheriffs and constables.

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.

Report presenting the results of analytical studies of tail-pipe-burning, water-injection, and bleedoff methods of thrust augmentation that provide an insight into the operating characteristics and summarize the performance that may be obtained when applied to a typical turbojet engine. Results regarding bleedoff and water-injection rates, performance of the primary engine, and performance of the secondary engine, performance of the complete engine are provided.

Report presenting generalized expressions obtained by means of the linearized theory for the surface velocity potentials and the surface-pressure distributions due to lift and roll, the lift-curve slope, and the damping-in-roll derivative for a series of thin wings. The results of the investigation are presented in the form of generalized design curves for rapid estimation of the derivatives.

Abstract: A radiometric reconnaissance of the areas adjacent to the principal highways and secondary roads of south-central Alaska was carried out during the summer of 1947. The investigation included the examination of nine gold-placer workings, five gold lodes, a gypsum mine, and a copper prospect. Nearly all of the lithologic types outcropping in the highway belt were tested. No significant amounts of radioactive material were found.

A report regarding a Trace Elements Reconnaissance of the Southern Highway Belt, in South-Central Alaska.

Abstract: Two uranium-bearing minerals, uranothorianite and thorite (?), were found in the stream gravels of the main branch of the South Fork of Quartz Creek, a tributary of the Kiwalik River. Although the bedrock source of the minerals was not located, the radioactive material was traced in slope wash well above the stream gravel. A detailed investigation of the area with more sensitive counters might reveal the source of the minerals and localities where the minerals are sufficiently concentrated to be minable.

Abstract: "Two uranium-bearing minerals, uranothorianite and thorite(?), were found in the stream gravels of the main branch of the South Fork of Quartz Creek, a tributary of the Kiwalik River. Although the bedrock source of the minerals was not located, the radioactive material was traced in slope wash well above the stream gravel. A detailed investigation of the area with more sensitive counters might reveal the source of the minerals and localities where the minerals are sufficiently concentrated to be minable."

An analysis of a potential uranium deposit in the Sheeprock Mountains, Utah.

From Introduction: "An investigation of the high-speed aerodynamic characteristics of a modified delta wing in combination with a fuselage was conducted in the Langley high-speed 7- by 10-foot tunnel. The model was tested on the sting support system through a Mach number range of 0.40 to 0.90 with both free and fixed transition. Because of the nature of the transition effect, the results seemed to be of the general interest and are presented in the present paper."

"An investigation of a 1/24-scale dynamically similar model of the Boeing B-47 airplane was made to determine the ditching characteristics and proper ditching technique for the airplane. Various conditions of damage, landing attitude, flap setting, and speed were investigated. The behavior of the model was determined from visual observations, motion-picture records, and time-history deceleration records. The results of the investigation are presented in table form, photographs, and curves" (p. 1).

Report discussing an investigation of the rolling effectiveness at transonic and supersonic speeds on a 38.1 degree sweptback tapered wing with NACA 0010-64 airfoil sections and partial-span ailerons of true contour with a modified flt-side blunt trailing-edge shape. The variation of Reynolds number with Mach number and the control effectiveness is provided.