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Inversion of the Prandtl-Meyer relation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

I. M. Hall*
Affiliation:
Department of the Mechanics of Fluids, University of Manchester

Summary

A simple rational fraction is derived which gives the Mach number with an error of less than 0·05 per cent for a given value of the Prandtl-Meyer function.

Type
Technical note
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1975 

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References

1. Fraser, S. M. Calculation of Mach number from given turning angle in supersonic isentropic flow. The Aeronautical Journal, Vol 79, No 770, pp 9596, February 1975.Google Scholar