Newtonian angle in Hypersonic Flow Formulas

Newtonian angle is the angle between the normal to the surface and the freestream. And is denoted by Φ. Newtonian angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Newtonian angle is always positive.

Hypersonic Flow formulas that make use of Newtonian angle

fxNewtonian Pressure Distribution over Surface using Cosine AngleGo

fxStagnation PressureGo

fxNusselt Number for Stagnation Point on Blunt BodyGo

fxNusselt Number at Stagnation PointGo

FAQ

What is the Newtonian angle?

Newtonian angle is the angle between the normal to the surface and the freestream. Newtonian angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Newtonian angle is always positive.

Can the Newtonian angle be negative?

No, the Newtonian angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Newtonian angle?

Newtonian angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Newtonian angle can be measured.

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