Weak Waves in Relaxing Flows
Abstract
Theoretical and experimental investigations are described of the linearized wave equation of supersonic flow with a single relaxation process. Firing range experiments using a known model gas mixture with a single relaxation process are discussed. Qualitatively, it is shown that weak conical and spherical waves decay as predicted by theory. In addition, this decay can be determined quantitatively for conical disturbances; and, satisfactory agreement with theory is found. For application to unknown relaxation processes, it is suggested that observation of the damping of weak waves provides an additional tool for the study of fast rate processes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0464314
Entities
People
- Boa-teh Chu
- Peter P. Wegener
- W. A. Klikoff Jr.
Organizations
- Yale University