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The Problem of the Turbo-Compressor

Description: "In terminating the study of the adaptation of the engine to the airplane, we will examine the problem of the turbo-compressor, the first realization of which dates from the war; this will form an addition to the indications already given on supercharging at various altitudes. This subject is of great importance for the application of the turbo-compressor worked by the exhaust gases. Assuming that the increase of pressure in the admission manifold is the same in both cases, the pressure in the … more
Date: August 1920
Creator: Devillers, René
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Soaring Flight in Guinea

Description: Report discusses information obtained from studying large birds that fly by soaring, which involves using the wind without moving their wings. An Egyptian vulture and African white-backed vulture were observed and their relative air speed, upward air velocity, lift, and drag were noted. The experimental methods for measuring these values are described.
Date: August 1920
Creator: Idrac, Pierre
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Theory of Lifting Surfaces, Part 2

Description: A mathematical model is presented towards a theory of lifting and resistance on wings. It consists hide of a theory of multiplanes, conditions of flow at a great distance from the wing, lifting systems of minimum resistance, and free stream and stream limited by walls.
Date: August 1920
Creator: Prandtl, L.
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