Numerical Simulation of Transonic Flow Past A Cropped Delta Wing
Numerical Simulation of Transonic Flow Past A Cropped Delta Wing
Numerical Simulation of Transonic Flow Past A Cropped Delta Wing
Acknowledgements
Authors are gratefully acknowledge to Dr. P. K. Dutta and
Dr. Vimala Dutta for their constant encouragement and
support during the work.
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Fig. 6: Mach number contour plots at different spanwise
sections on a cropped delta wing at α = 4.24° and M ∞ = 0.901
The Mach number contours are plotted in figure 6, for α =
4.24 and M∞ = 0.901, Due to the transonic Mach number
and higher angle of attack, there is a strong shock wave is