Local Shock-Detachment Distance in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow Formulas

Local shock-Detachment Distance is the distance of shock formation from leading edge. And is denoted by 𝛿. Local Shock-Detachment Distance is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Local Shock-Detachment Distance is always positive.

Formulas to find Local Shock-Detachment Distance in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow

fxDetachment Distance of Sphere Cone Body ShapeGo

fxDetachment Distance of Cylinder Wedge Body ShapeGo

Hypersonic Inviscid Flow formulas that make use of Local Shock-Detachment Distance

fxGrid Point Calculation for Shock WavesGo

fxNose Radius of Sphere ConeGo

fxNose Radius of Cylinder-WedgeGo

List of variables in Hypersonic Inviscid Flow formulas

fx Radius Go

fx Mach Number Go

FAQ

What is the Local Shock-Detachment Distance?

Local shock-Detachment Distance is the distance of shock formation from leading edge. Local Shock-Detachment Distance is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Local Shock-Detachment Distance is always positive.

Can the Local Shock-Detachment Distance be negative?

No, the Local Shock-Detachment Distance, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Local Shock-Detachment Distance?

Local Shock-Detachment Distance is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Local Shock-Detachment Distance can be measured.

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