Shock minimized supersonic flight by heating
Fluid Dynamics
2009-03-18 v3
Abstract
Bow shocks radiate a lot of energy away around supersonic objects in air. To minimize such waves is urgent for fast aircraft. Heat experiments exist where air drag is minimized. Here is a theoretical description of how shocks can be prevented by special distribution of heating.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0709.1418,
title = {Shock minimized supersonic flight by heating},
author = {David Jonsson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0709.1418},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
4 pages, 4 figures, 2 references