Theories and technologies of hypervelocity shock tunnels / Zonglin Jiang, Randy S.M. Chue.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Jiang, Z. (Zonglin), author.
• Chue, Randy S. M., 1957- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Shock tunnels--Design and construction.
• Hypersonic wind tunnels--Design and construction.
• Wind tunnel testing.
• Hypersonic planes--Testing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 300 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA: Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

Learn to design and improve state-of-the-art aerodynamic ground testing facilities in this comprehensive reference book, with particular focus on high-enthalpy shock tunnels. Including the latest advances in detonation-driven high-enthalpy shock tunnels, readers will discover how to extend test time with brand new concepts and duplicate real hypersonic flight test conditions. Through a systematic approach, the book describes technologies for a variety of different drivers in hypersonic and high-enthalpy shock tunnels. The fundamental theories for hypersonic and high-enthalpy shock tunnels are described step-by-step, with examples throughout, providing an accessible introduction. Built on years of real-world experience, this book examines in detail the advantages and challenges of improving test flow qualities, including increasing total pressure and enthalpy, model scale amplification and test-time extending for different types of shock tunnel drivers. This is an ideal companion handbook for aerospace engineers as well as graduate students.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 13 Oct 2023).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781009030991 (ebook)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.