Aerospace · Aerodynamics
Supersonic Flow & Shock Wave Analysis
Intermediate 5 weeks 35-50 hours
Design supersonic aircraft component. Model shock waves and expansion fans. Calculate aerodynamic loads at supersonic Mach numbers.
Major
Aerospace
Focus area
Aerodynamics
Total hours
35-50 hours
What you'll need
- Software only - Python for shock-expansion theory, CFD tools
Steps
- Pick a component like a wedge inlet or diamond airfoil.
- Code oblique shock and expansion fan equations in Python.
- Calculate pressure distribution at several Mach numbers.
- Calculate lift and drag from the pressure distribution.
- Compare your results to CFD or published data.
- Document the analysis for your portfolio.
What to photograph for your portfolio
- Pressure coefficient distribution
- shock wave location diagram
- aerodynamic loading contours
- Mach number plots
Resume bullet starters
Copy one, then swap in your own numbers.
Engineered a supersonic flow & shock wave analysis using Compressible flow, shock-expansion theory, supersonic aerodynamics
Applied Python/MATLAB to implement, test, and validate the analysis end-to-end
Skills you'll show off
Compressible flowshock-expansion theorysupersonic aerodynamicsPython/MATLAB