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Directive No. HEW-77

Description: As work on the Columbia Basin irrigation project on the Columbia River is in the initial stages, the question of the effect of this project of the mineral content of the Columbia River has been raised. As an increase in dissolved mineral matter would seem to be likely, it was felt that quantitative estimate of the magnitude of this increase would be important, specifically with reference to the retaining of the demineralization plant at 100-D Area. Accordingly, a study has been made of the prob… more
Date: February 6, 1948
Creator: Lail, G. G. & Lauder, D. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Flight-Test Evaluation of the Longitudinal Stability and Control Characteristics of 0.5-Scale Models of the Lark Pilotless-Aircraft Configuration

Description: Report presenting flight tests to determine the longitudinal stability and control characteristics of models of the Lark pilotless aircraft. Testing included the standard configuration with the horizontal wing flaps deflected 0 degrees, 15 degrees, and 60 degrees, and a test with the tail surfaces in line with the wings with the wing flaps not deflected. Results regarding time-history records, drag, longitudinal stability, and control effectiveness are provided.
Date: February 6, 1948
Creator: Stone, David G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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