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Supersonic Aerodynamics: Designing Rocket Nozzles

On July 16, 2016 · In Aerodynamics, Case Studies, Engineering, Rocket Science

(Caveat: There is a little bit more maths in this post than usual. I have tried to explain the equations as good as possible using diagrams. In any case, the real treat is at the end of the post where I go through the design of rocket nozzles. However, understanding this design methodology is naturally easier […]

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