Equations for the Design of Two-Dimensional Supersonic Nozzles (open access)

Equations for the Design of Two-Dimensional Supersonic Nozzles

Memorandum presenting equations for obtaining the wall coordinates of two-dimensional supersonic nozzles. The equations are based on the application of the method of characteristics to irrotational flow of perfect gases in channels. A brief discussion of characteristics as applied to nozzle design is given to assist in understanding and applying the nozzle-design method of the report.
Date: June 21, 1948
Creator: Pinkel, I. Irving
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of wing characteristics at a Mach number of 1.53 3: unswept wings of differing aspect ratio and taper ratio (open access)

Investigation of wing characteristics at a Mach number of 1.53 3: unswept wings of differing aspect ratio and taper ratio

Report presenting testing of seven models that from two different wing series: a series of taper ratio 0.5 and differing aspect ratio and a series of aspect ratio 4 and differing taper ratio. Measurements of lift, drag, and pitching moment were made at Mach number 1.53. The aerodynamic parameters generally varied with aspect ratio and taper ratio in the manner indicated by the linear theory.
Date: June 21, 1948
Creator: Nielsen, Jack N.; Matteson, Frederick H. & Vincenti, Walter G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of Span and Deflection of Split Flaps and Leading-Edge Roughness on the Longitudinal Stability and Gliding Characteristics of a 42 Degree Sweptback Wing Equipped With Leading-Edge Flaps (open access)

The Effect of Span and Deflection of Split Flaps and Leading-Edge Roughness on the Longitudinal Stability and Gliding Characteristics of a 42 Degree Sweptback Wing Equipped With Leading-Edge Flaps

Report discussing the effect of half-span and full-span split flaps through a deflection range on the low-speed, longitudinal characteristics of a sweptback wing with a round-nose, extensible leading-edge flap. Information about the effect of split-flap deflection on lift and stalling characteristics, effect of split flaps on gliding characteristics, and effect of leading-edge roughness on longitudinal stability is presented.
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Pratt, George L. & Bollech, Thomas V.
System: The UNT Digital Library