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Development of a computational tool to investigate supersonic flows in rocket nozzles.

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This work is based on the analysis of the physical phenomena that occurs in the supersonic flow on a rocket nozzle. We develop a computational tool which is able to capture the shockwaves and expansion waves formed inside the nozzle, including their interactions. The numerical tool will serve as the foundation to future work which will include the optimization of the nozzle geometry for reduced wave drag and for the design of efficient supersonic vehicles.