Local Shock Velocity in Hypersonic Flow Formulas

Local shock velocity, is the shock velocity after the shock wave. And is denoted by W. Local Shock Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Local Shock Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Local Shock Velocity in Hypersonic Flow

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Hypersonic Flow formulas that make use of Local Shock Velocity

fxMach Wave behind Shock with Mach InfinityGo

List of variables in Hypersonic Flow formulas

fx Speed of Sound Go

fx Mach Number Go

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FAQ

What is the Local Shock Velocity?

Local shock velocity, is the shock velocity after the shock wave. Local Shock Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Local Shock Velocity is always positive.

Can the Local Shock Velocity be negative?

No, the Local Shock Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Local Shock Velocity?

Local Shock Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Local Shock Velocity can be measured.

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