Condensation Shock Wave

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Condensation Shock Wave

A sheet of discontinuity associated with a sudden condensation and fog formation in a field of flow. It occurs, e.g., on a wing, where a rapid drop in pressure causes the temperature to drop considerably below the dew point. Also called condensation shock.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use