– Hypersonic and High-Temperature Gas Dynamics, John D. Anderson, Jr.
This calculator approximates the shock wave angle for slender wedges in hypersonic flow. For vehicles with sharp, slender geometries, understanding the shock wave angle is essential for predicting the location of shock waves and their effect on vehicle performance. This relation helps in designing hypersonic bodies with minimized drag and optimized shock wave behavior for efficient high-speed flight.
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