shocklets

shocklets
Small shock waves within a shock wave.

Aviation dictionary. 2014.

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  • wave drag — An additional drag caused by the air becoming sonic over any portion of the body. Two things cause this drag: first, when the air crosses the shock wave, some energy is lost as drag because the temperature rises across the shock wave. Second, a… …   Aviation dictionary

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