The Design, Construction and Investigation of a Water Gravity Wave Analog of Two-Dimensional Compression Waves in Gases

Author

John H. Tenbrink

Publication Date

6-11-1958

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to design equipment for investigating and demonstrating supersonic air flow using water; to fabricate, assemble and calibrate this equipment; and to obtain and evaluate data on the validity of the supersonic flow analogy and the range of the equipment for classroom use.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Victor J. Skoglund

Second Committee Member

Albert Duane Ford

Third Committee Member

Edward Clarence Rightley

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Tenbrink, John H.. "The Design, Construction and Investigation of a Water Gravity Wave Analog of Two-Dimensional Compression Waves in Gases." (1958). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/147