The Shock Tube: A Facility for Investigations in Fluid Dynamics
- 1 November 1949
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 20 (11) , 807-815
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1741395
Abstract
A qualitative description of the theory of the operation of a shock tube is given together with a discussion of its design. The construction of a particular tube 4 in.×18 in.×38 ft. is described as well as certain auxiliary equipment needed in its operation. The technique of operating the device and comparisons of its performance with expectations are discussed. This tube has been used to study certain properties of shock waves and to obtain a flow field of marked uniformity and freedom from turbulence. The Mach number of this flow may be adjusted at will from zero to the supersonic range without difficulty. An interferometer makes it possible to obtain an instantaneous picture of the density field so that the apparatus may be used as a very efficient transonic wind tunnel.Keywords
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