NASA Publications,, 1958 - 1960
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains NACA and NASA research memoranda and reports, publication drafts, research notes and patent details for the variable-sweep wing design, correspondence, award certificates, AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics) conference programs, and personnel file papers pertaining to William J. Alford's career as an aeronautical engineer. Also included are a Langley working paper, with associated variable-sweep research notes and patent details, and a detailed schematic drawing, of "the variable sweep wing configuration tested in the high-speed 7- by 10- foot tunnel." These materials date from 1951 to 1988.
Some related materials may appear in separate folders. For example, awards and correspondence are also included in the biographical and career information file. Additionally, some personnel file papers, especially many of those in the biographical and career information file, contain photocopies in the place of the original documents.
Dates
- Creation: 1958 - 1960
Creator
- From the Collection: Alford, William J., Jr., 1924-2010 (Person)
- From the Collection: Polhamus, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1923-2001 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.6 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Bibliography
- Alford, William J., Jr.: Some Effects of Horizontal-Tail Position on the Vertical-Tail Pressure Distributions of a Complete Model in Sideslip at High Subsonic Speeds. NASA Memo. 10-5-58L, 1958.
- Alford, William J., Jr., and Henderson, William P.: An Exploratory Investigation of the Low-Speed Aerodynamic Characteristics of Variable-Wing-Sweep Airplane Configurations. NASA TM X-142, 1959.
- Bielat, Ralph P., Robins, A. Warner, and Alford, William J., Jr.: The Transonic Aerodynamic Characteristics of Two Variable-Sweep Airplane Configurations Capable of Low-Level Supersonic Attack. NASA TM X-304, 1960.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
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