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Exact and approximate solutions of the inviscid shock layer flow with an implicit finite-difference scheme

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6854692
The Euler equations for a perfect gas are formulated in terms of a surface coordinate system with the four dependent variables u, v, p, and T. The governing equations are written in a form where the equations for conical flow, steady two-dimensional flow, or unsteady two-dimensional flow are readily obtained. The steady equations for supersonic flow are solved with a mid-point implicit scheme. Conical flow solutions are calculated or a marching procedure is used to obtain the shock layer flow along smooth pointed bodies. Numerical results for inviscid flow on an ogive are compared with experimental results and with simplified governing equations which use thin shock layer and parabolic equation approximations.
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
6854692
Report Number(s):
SAND-78-0896
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English