Hypersonic Flow Theory

1st Edition - January 1, 1959
Author: Wallace Hayes
Language: English
eBook ISBN:
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Hypersonic Flow Theory presents the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on the hypersonic flow theory and approaches in theoretical aerodynamics. This book discusses the… Read more

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Hypersonic Flow Theory presents the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on the hypersonic flow theory and approaches in theoretical aerodynamics. This book discusses the assumptions underlying hypersonic flow theory, unified supersonic-hypersonic similitude, two-dimensional and axisymmetric bodies, and circular cylinder. The constant-streamtube-area approximation, streamtube-continuity methods, and tangent-wedge and tangent-cone are also deliberated. This text likewise covers the similar laminar boundary layer solutions, bluntness induced interactions on slender bodies, and free molecule transfer theory. The dynamics of hypersonic flight or hypersonic wing theory, magnetohydrodynamic theory, or any developments involving treatment of the Boltzmann equation are not included. This publication is intended for hypersonic aerodynamicists, students, and researchers conducting work on the hypersonic flow phenomena.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsI. General Considerations 1.1 Introductory Remarks 1.2 General Features of Hypersonic Flow Fields 1.3 Assumptions Underlying Hypersonic Flow Theory 1.4 The Normal Shock Wave 1.5 Oblique and Curved Shocks 1.6 Mach Number Independence Principle 1.7 Real-Fluid EffectsII. Small-Disturbance Theory 2.1 Introduction and Basic Equations 2.2 Hypersonic Similitude 2.3 Unified Supersonic-Hypersonic Similitude 2.4 Strip Theory 2.5 Examples of Small-Disturbance Solutions 2.6 Similar Solutions 2.7 Unsteady Flow TheoryIII. Newtonian Theory 3.1 The Gasdynamics of Sir Isaac Newton 3.2 Two-Dimensional and Axisymmetric Bodies 3.3 Simple Shapes and Free Layers 3.4 Optimum Shapes 3.5 Shock Layer Structure and Cross Flow Phenomena 3.6 Shock Layer Structure with Cross Flow 3.7 Unsteady FlowIV. Constant-Density Solutions 4.1 The Wedge 4.2 The Cone 4.3 Circular Cylinder 4.4 The Sphere 4.5 Solutions with Cross FlowV. The Theory of Thin Shock Layers 5.1 Basic Concepts 5.2 Successive Approximation Schemes 5.3 Constant-Streamtube-Area Approximation 5.4 Variable-Streamtube-Area ApproximationsVI. Other Methods for Blunt-Body Flows 6.1 Nature of the Problem 6.2 Streamtube-Continuity Methods 6.3 Method of integral Relations 6.4 Relaxation Techniques 6.5 The Inverse ProblemVII. Other Methods for Locally Supersonic Flows 7.1 Method of Characteristics 7.2 Shock-Expansion Theory 7.3 Tangent-Wedge and Tangent-Cone 7.4 Successive Approximation SchemesVIII. Viscous Flows 8.1 Hypersonic Viscous Effects 8.2 Boundary Layer Equations 8.3 Similar Laminar Boundary Layer Solutions 8.4 Local Similarity Concept 8.5 Integral Methods 8.6 Series-Expansion Methods 8.7 The Turbulent Boundary LayerIX. Viscous Interactions 9.1 Flow Models and Interaction Parameters 9.2 Weak Pressure Interactions 9.3 Strong Pressure Interactions 9.4 Integral and Inverse Methods 9.5 Bluntness Induced Interactions on Slender Bodies 9.6 Vorticity InteractionsX. Free Molecule and Rarefied Gas Flows 10.1 General Features of Rarefied Gas Flows 10.2 Continuum Solutions for Rarefied Gas Flows 10.3 Free Molecule Transfer Theory 10.4 Infinite Speed Ratio Flows 10.5 Free Molecule Similitude and Finite Speed Ratio FlowsCited ReferencesSymbol IndexAuthor IndexSubject Index