Specific Heat Ratio in Propulsion Formulas

The Specific Heat Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume of the flowing fluid for non-viscous and compressible flow. And is denoted by γ.

Formulas to find Specific Heat Ratio in Propulsion

fxHeat Capacity RatioGo

Propulsion formulas that make use of Specific Heat Ratio

fxStagnation Velocity of SoundGo

fxStagnation Velocity of Sound given Specific Heat at Constant PressureGo

fxStagnation Velocity of Sound given Stagnation EnthalpyGo

fxSpeed of SoundGo

fxChoked Mass Flow Rate given specific heat ratioGo

List of variables in Propulsion formulas

fx Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure Go

fx Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume Go

FAQ

What is the Specific Heat Ratio?

The Specific Heat Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume of the flowing fluid for non-viscous and compressible flow.

Can the Specific Heat Ratio be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Specific Heat Ratio, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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