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Radioactive contamination in the environs of the Hanford Works for the period July, August, September 1948

Description: This report summarizes the radioactive contamination measured at the Hanford Works and vicinity for the quarter July, August, and September 1948. Topics discussed are: meteorology; airborne contamination and contamination of the Columbia River; vegetation; drinking water; and in Hanford Wastes.
Date: March 10, 1949
Creator: Singlevich, W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Low-Speed Investigation of Aileron and Spoiler Characteristics of a Wing Having 42 Degrees Sweepback of the Leading Edge and Circular-Arc Airfoil Sections at Reynolds Numbers of Approximately 6.0 X 10(Exp 6)

Description: Report presenting a low-speed investigation to determine the effectiveness of a conventional aileron and various spanwise spoiler arrangements on a 42 degree sweptback wing. The rolling-moment characteristics of the aileron and the spoilers, as well as the aileron hinge-moment, normal-force, and balance-chamber pressure characteristics were determined for a plain wing and a wing equipped with several high-lift and stall-control devices.
Date: March 10, 1949
Creator: Spooner, Stanley H. & Woods, Robert L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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