– Hypersonic and High-Temperature Gas Dynamics, John D. Anderson, Jr.
This calculator determines the ratio of pressures across an oblique shock wave in hypersonic flow. The pressure ratio is a key parameter in analyzing the behavior of supersonic and hypersonic flows encountering oblique shocks, which cause a sudden rise in pressure. It is used in designing high-speed vehicles such as hypersonic aircraft and space re-entry vehicles, where shock waves significantly affect the aerodynamic forces and heating.