The ratio of temperatures behind the wave to the ahead of the wave is a measure of the change in temperature that occurs when a fluid flows across a wave, such as a shock wave or an expansion wave. The temperature ratio depends on the type, strength, and orientation of the wave, as well as the properties and speed of the fluid.
- Ratio of temperatures behind the wave to the ahead of the wave (T2/T1)
- Specific heat ratio (𝛾)
- Mach number of the flow ahead of the shock (M1)
- Wave angle (β) in rad