Normal shock waves [Aerodynamics #18]

In this lecture, we discuss the basics of shock waves and then focus on the normal shock wave, an idealized 1D case. When you go faster than the speed of sound, pressure disturbances induce shock waves. These are barriers that cause the flow to dramatically change condition, reducing the flow velocity but increasing the pressure, temperature, and density. The temperature and pressure downstream of a shock can get super-high, and that dominates the design and flight profile of high-speed aircraft.

[ibrahimabudagga]

One of the best dedicated series for Aerodynamics, the simplest and most thorough explanation.

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[Srujith]

I learnt from different sources but no body has ever explained the practical implication for the variables across shock or they explain what characteristic mach and sonic to this depth yet simple terms. Have to say you are the best teacher

[Josh-stsx]

I dont usually leave comments but this video is top TIER, I have my gas dynamics final tmm and was hoping to truly grasp the concepts of shocks and this video did it for me. THANK YOU🎉

[DhakalAmrit]

tomorrow is oral exam of aerodynamics i am using these videos for quick revision, thanks a lot!

[evertaj]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!

[gloxe]

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[odysseykarma]

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[mahmoudlotfy]

How did we use Bernoulli's equation in normal shocks, which is a basic condition for using it, assuming that the density is constant?

[antoniotonisi]

Isn't M2=M1 a solution to the equations of conservation of energy, momentum and mass? Why this doesn't happen though?