Harry W. Carlson

• A modification to linearized theory for prediction of pressure loadings on lifting surfaces at high supersonic Mach numbers and large angles of attack
• A study of the sonic-boom characteristics of a blunt body at a Mach number of 4.14
• A wind-tunnel study of the applicability of far-field sonic-boom theory to the space shuttle orbiter
• Applicability of linearized-theory attached-flow methods to design and analysis of flap systems at low speeds for thin swept wings with sharp leading edges
• Application of an aerodynamic analysis method including attainable thrust estimates to low speed leading-edge flap design for supersonic cruise vehicles
• Estimation of attainable leading-edge thrust for wings at subsonic and supersonic speeds
• Estimation of leading-edge thrust for supersonic wings of arbitrary planform
• Improved method for prediction of attainable wing leading-edge thrust
• Simplifed sonic-boom prediction
• Simplified sonic-boom prediction
• Survey and analysis of research on supersonic drag-due-to-lift minimization with recommendations for wing design
• Survey and analysis of research on supersonic drag-due-to-lift minimumization with recommendations for wing design