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The Mott-Smith solution to the regular shock reflection problem
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 October 2022
Abstract
The classical Mott-Smith solution for one-dimensional normal shock wave structure is extended to the two-dimensional regular shock reflection problem. The solution for the non-equilibrium molecular velocity distribution function along the symmetry-plane streamline is obtained as a weighted sum of four Maxwellians. An analysis of applicability of the solution has been performed using the results of direct simulation Monte Carlo calculations for a range of incident shock wave intensities. Accuracy of the solution improves with increasing $Ma_n$, the Mach number normal to the shock front, so that the solution becomes rather accurate for strong shocks with $Ma_n>8$.
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