Oblique Shock Calculations
 
This form calculates properties of air flow through an oblique shock wave. The required input is the Mach number of the upstream flow and the wedge angle. The gas is assumed to be ideal air.
 
Tabulated Values
Inputs
Upstream Mach Number (M1)

 
Wedge Angle, (delta)(Degrees)

 


Results
Downstream Mach Number (M2)

 
Oblique Wave Angle (theta)(Degrees)

 
Static pressure ratio (P2/P1)

 

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