Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
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Author: John D. Anderson Jr.
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We wish to design a supersonic wind tunnel that produces a Mach 2.8 flow at standard sea level conditions in the test section and has a mass flow of air equal to 1 slug/s. Calculate the necessary reservoir pressure and temperature, the nozzle throat and exit areas, and the diffuser throat area.
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