Calculate compressible flow velocity from Pitot tube temperature and pressure for subsonic and supersonic flow.
The flow velocity can be calculated from the staganation pressure, static pressure and temperature. For supersonic flow a shock wave forms in front of the Pitot tube, and the pressure and temperature measurements must be compensated. The upstream and downstream flow is assumed to be isentropic. The shock wave is adiabatic and non isentropic.
Reference : Fluid Mechanics, Frank M White, McGraw Hill
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