In the context of a wedge in aerodynamics, dynamic pressure () is a measure of the kinetic energy per unit volume of the fluid flowing around the wedge shape. It represents the pressure increase that would occur if the fluid were brought to a complete stop, converting all of its kinetic energy into pressure energy.
- Dynamic pressure (q1) in N/m^2
- Specific heat ratio (γ)
- Freestream static pressure (p1) in N/m^2
- Speed of sound of wedge (a1) in m/s
- Velocity of the fluid flow at wedge (V1) in m/s