Supersonic Nozzle Design

Abstract

The theory of supersonic flow in nozzles is discussed, emphasis being placed on the physical rather than the mathematical point of view. Methods, both graphic and analytic, for designing nozzles are described together with a discussion of design factors. In addition, the analysis of given nozzle shapes to determine velocity distribution and possible existence of shock waves is considered. A description of a supersonic protractor is included in conjunction with a discussion of its application to nozzle analysis and design. The correction of nozzle contours for boundary layer and other errors is also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1950
Accession Number
AD0058088

Entities

People

  • J. C. Crown
  • W. H. Heybey

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Compression Waves
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Geometry
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Shape
  • Shock Waves
  • Supersonic Flow
  • Supersonic Nozzles
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Geodesy

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow