The propagation of finite amplitude gasdynamic disturbances in a stratified atmosphere around a celestial body: An analytical study

This paper investigates the nonlinear distortion of a finite amplitude gasdynamic disturbance propagating outward/inward in the atmosphere of a celestial body. The Euler equations for isentropic flow considering the effect of gravitational field of the celestial body are solved for a spherically symmetric disturbance. A nonlinear ordinary differential equation for the evolution of a propagating wave front is obtained. This equation can be...