Density ahead of shock in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow Formulas

Density ahead of shock is the density of the fluid in the upstream direction of shock. And is denoted by ρ₁. Density ahead of shock is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Density ahead of shock is always positive.

Hypersonic Inviscid Flow formulas that make use of Density ahead of shock

fxNew Pressure after Shock Formation, Subtracted to Velocity for Expansion WaveGo

fxNew Pressure after Shock Formation for Compression WaveGo

FAQ

What is the Density ahead of shock?

Density ahead of shock is the density of the fluid in the upstream direction of shock. Density ahead of shock is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Density ahead of shock is always positive.

Can the Density ahead of shock be negative?

No, the Density ahead of shock, measured in Density cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Density ahead of shock?

Density ahead of shock is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³] for Density. Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³] are the few other units in which Density ahead of shock can be measured.

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