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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

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