High Speed Flow Design Using Osculating Axisymmetric Flows

Abstract

The introduction of an inverse method of characteristics to the osculating cones (OC) design concept for superson-ic flow components extends the options to generate aero-space configurations with supersonic leading edges and inlet diffusors. The concept of osculating axisymmetric (OA) flows yields rotational flow domains from input curved shocks, this way leading to more practical waver-ider shapes with higher volumetric efficiency.