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The Speed of Sound and Mach Number Effects

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

W. G. Watson*
Affiliation:
Scottish Aviation Ltd.

Extract

Since I have not been concerned with matters thermo-dynamic for some years, I have hesitated to enter the lists on the recent discussions on “The Speed of Sound and Mach Number Effects,” but I cannot let the comments of Mr. Naylor (Journal, January 1964, p. 63) and the reply by Messrs. Bragg and Smith stand without further comment.

I am in agreement with Mr. Naylor in the specific circumstances with which he deals, but I believe his concentration upon the polytropic efficiency obscures the more fundamental approach.

Type
Technical notes
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1964

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References

Watson, W. G. Nozzle Flow with Heat Transfer and Friction, Aircraft Engineering, October 1955.Google Scholar