Analytic characterization of oblique shock waves in flows around wedges

Abstract

We consider the compressible flow around triangular wedges in which oblique shock waves are formed. We report on the novel analytic solution regarding the evaluation of the maximum wedge angle beyond which the shock wave detaches from the wedge to promote the formation of a bow shock. In addition, the limit line at which the flow past the oblique shock becomes sonic is determined whereby an analytic characterization for the corresponding shock angle is presented.