Sears-Haack body en · NOUN
Etymology
The derivation and shape were published independently by Wolfgang Haack in 1941 and William Sears in 1947.
Meanings
- The shape with the lowest theoretical wave drag in supersonic flow, for a given body length and a given volume.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sears-Haack bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |