Compressible Flow Subroutine Library
Programming Reference Manual
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3.20.1 Introduction

This function group computes the mechanic/dynamic properties of a moving normal shock wave. These not only require the specific heat constant γ but also the speed of sound in the latter medium a0   .

The following properties are computed:


Table 17: Moving normal shock waves dynamic properties



I Property Description



1 p2/p1   Pressure ratio
2 V Velocity
3 UP Max-motion velocity, downstream