Normal Shock Calculations
 
This form calculates properties of air flow through a normal shock wave. The required input is the Mach number of the upstream flow. The gas is assumed to be ideal air.
 
Tabulated Data
Inputs
Upstream Mach Number (M1)

 


Results
Downstream Mach Number (M2)

 
Static pressure ratio (P2/P1)

 
Static temperature ratio (T2/T1)

 
Total pressure ratio (Po2/Po1)

 

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