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Force characteristics in the submerged and planing condition of a 1/5.78-scale model of a hydro-ski-wheel combination for the Grumman JRF-5 airplane

Description: From Summary: "Force characteristics determined from tank tests of a 1/5.78-scale model of a hydro-ski-wheel combination for the Grumman JRF-5 airplane are presented. The model was tested in both the submerged and planing conditions over a range of trim, speed, and load sufficiently large to represent the most probable full-size conditions."
Date: July 11, 1952
Creator: Land, Norman S. & Pelz, Charles A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An Investigation of the Low-Speed Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of a Swept-Wing Airplane Model With Two Modifications to the Wing-Root Plan Form

Description: Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation to determine the effects of two wing-root leading-edge plan-form modifications, including a notched leading-edge fillet and a rounded leading-edge fillet, on the low-speed longitudinal stability characteristics of an airplane model with a 50.7 degree sweptback wing. Results regarding stability at zero lift, variation of stability with lift coefficient, and lift and drag characteristics are provided.
Date: July 11, 1952
Creator: Kemp, William B., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Control characteristics at transonic speeds of a linked flap and spoiler on a tapered 45 degrees sweptback wing of aspect ratio 3

Description: Report presenting an investigation at transonic speeds to determine the control characteristics of a linked flap and spoiler. The control consisted of a linked combination of a quarter-span inboard plug-type spoiler and a full-span flap. Results regarding the hinge-moment, pitching-moment, lift, and rolling-moment are provided.
Date: July 11, 1952
Creator: Lockwood, Vernard E. & Fikes, Joseph E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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100 Areas water treatment specifications

Description: This memorandum discussed review of the data from tests using alum in the treatment of pile process water, and using activated silica as a coagulant aid during period of low water temperature, which shows that this method should be substituted for the present method of treating pile process water in all 100 Areas. It was recommended that the water treatment procedures and specifications attached to this memorandum be initiated as standard practice in all 100 Areas as soon as it is possible to m… more
Date: July 11, 1952
Creator: Greninger, A. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: School For Cheerleaders]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 11, 1952
Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Miss Fort Worth]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 11, 1952
Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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