Research Article

Experimental Study of Single Expansion Ramp Nozzle Performance Using Pitot Pressure and Static Pressure Measurements

Table 1

Comparison of oblique shock wave angles.

SurfaceSchlieren [deg]Numerical [deg]Theoretical [deg]

1st ramp13.0 ± 0.312.5 ± 0.312.4
2nd ramp20.2 ± 0.420.0 ± 0.420.1
3rd ramp29.0 ± 0.429.4 ± 0.330.2