Theories and Technologies of Hypervelocity Shock Tunnels

A comprehensive reference on the basics, physics, design methods, and testing of various state-of-the art hypervelocity shock tunnels.

Zonglin Jiang (Author), Randy S. M. Chue (Author)

9781316516751, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 26 October 2023

312 pages
25 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.71 kg

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.

1. Introduction
2. Shock wave relations and aerothermodynamic states
3. Heated light-gas high-enthalpy shock tunnels
4. Free-piston driven high-enthalpy shock tunnels
5. Detonation-driven high-enthalpy shock tunnels
6. Theory and methods for long-test duration shock tunnels
7. Methods for designing high-enthalpy flow nozzles
8. Aero-thermal-dynamic testing and hypersonic physics.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]