Lecture

Supersonic Wind Tunnel - EPFL Rocket Team

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Description

This lecture presents a project conducted in collaboration with the EPFL Rocket Team to visualize supersonic flows on HL-R8 models using the Schlieren method, aiming to optimize rocket design for supersonic flight.

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https://mediaspace.epfl.ch/media/0_2mo05iqz

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Mechanics: Fluid mechanics

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