Shock minimized supersonic flight by heating

TL;DR

This paper presents a theoretical approach to reducing bow shocks around supersonic aircraft by applying specific heating distributions, aiming to improve flight efficiency and reduce energy loss.

Contribution

It introduces a novel theoretical method for preventing shocks through targeted heating, advancing the design of supersonic aircraft.

Findings

Shocks can be theoretically minimized with specific heating patterns.

Heating distribution influences shock formation around supersonic objects.

The approach offers potential for more efficient supersonic flight.

Abstract

Bow shocks radiate a lot of energy away around supersonic objects in air. To minimize such waves is urgent for fast aircraft. Heat experiments exist where air drag is minimized. Here is a theoretical description of how shocks can be prevented by special distribution of heating.