bow shock

See also: bowshock

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbaʊʃɑk/

Noun

bow shock (plural bow shocks)

(fluid dynamics) A shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speed.
(astronomy) The region of the magnetosphere in which the solar wind slows from supersonic to subsonic.
A bow wave.

Synonyms

(aviation, fluid dynamics): detached shock

Coordinate terms

(astronomy): heliopause, heliosheath, heliosphere

Related terms

(astronomy): termination shock

Translations

astronomy

Finnish: iskurintama, iskuaaltorintama
French: onde de shock

See also

(astronomy): interstellar space

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