NORMAL SHOCK WAVE ROUTINE.

Abstract

A machine routine is given for rapidly computing important normal shock properties as a function of free stream Mach numbers. This routine may be used to compute the required properties for a sequence of Mach numbers. Hence, it is now possible to prepare tables to a greater accuracy and detail than heretofore available. In particular, normal shock wave data may be obtained for shock tubes and enclosed ranges which contain gases with a ratio gamma of specific heats varying in a prescribed range. The scaling of the routine is such that it is applicable to any combination of Mach numbers and specific heats that lie in the range 1.000 001 < or = M sub 1 < or 5, and 1.134 < or = gamma < 2.0. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1952
Accession Number
AD0642754

Entities

People

  • Joseph W. Fischbach
  • Martha W. Clark

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Free Stream
  • Mach Number
  • Sequences
  • Shock
  • Shock Tubes
  • Shock Waves
  • Specific Heat
  • Tubes
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.