Local ordinate of the shock in Hypersonic Flow Formulas

Local ordinate of the shock, the coordinate of the point on the body when shock occurs, used for calculation of grid location. And is denoted by s. Local ordinate of the shock is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Local ordinate of the shock is always positive.

Hypersonic Flow formulas that make use of Local ordinate of the shock

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FAQ

What is the Local ordinate of the shock?

Local ordinate of the shock, the coordinate of the point on the body when shock occurs, used for calculation of grid location. Local ordinate of the shock is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Local ordinate of the shock is always positive.

Can the Local ordinate of the shock be negative?

No, the Local ordinate of the shock, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Local ordinate of the shock?

Local ordinate of the shock is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Local ordinate of the shock can be measured.

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