a = √(γRT),M = V/a。
a = √(γRT),M = V/a。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Mach number | Ma = v/a (flow speed / local speed of sound) | Ernst Mach 1887; named by Ackeret, 1929 |
| Speed of sound | a = √(γRT), γ=1.4 for air | Isentropic ideal-gas relation |
| Flow regimes | Subsonic <0.8, transonic 0.8–1.2, supersonic >1.2 | Anderson, Aerodynamics |