The velocity potential (often denoted by “φ”) at an arbitrary point in a fluid flow field is a scalar function that describes the flow velocity components in terms of a single scalar value. It is a concept used in the study of fluid dynamics and is particularly applicable in the context of irrotational or potential […]
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The distance between the leading and trailing edge of the wing, measured parallel to the normal airflow over the wing, is known as the chord. c: This typically represents the chord length of an aircraft wing. The chord length is the distance between the leading edge and the trailing edge of an airfoil (wing cross-section) and
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The velocity potential (often denoted by “φ”) at an arbitrary point in a fluid flow field is a scalar function that describes the flow velocity components in terms of a single scalar value. It is a concept used in the study of fluid dynamics and is particularly applicable in the context of irrotational or potential
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The lift slope, also known as the lift curve slope or lift coefficient slope, is a parameter that describes how the lift force of an aircraft wing changes with the angle of attack. In the context of a swept wing, the lift slope refers to how the lift coefficient (Cl) changes as the angle of
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Damping refers to the characteristic of an aircraft’s or a system’s response to disturbances, such as turbulence or control inputs. L’damp: This likely represents the damping force or damping effect. ρ (rho): This symbol usually stands for density, which is a measure of mass per unit volume of a
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Angular velocity refers to the rate of change of the orientation of an aircraft or a spacecraft with respect to time. It is a crucial concept in understanding the rotational motion of vehicles in flight ω: Angular velocity, measured in radians per second (rad/s). n: Load factor or the ratio of the actual lift force
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Total enthalpy (h0) is a thermodynamic property that represents the total energy content of a fluid per unit mass, taking into account both its internal energy and the energy associated with its velocity. It is a concept commonly used in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and thermodynamics to describe the energy state of a flowing fluid. h0
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Specific enthalpy represents the total energy content per unit mass of a substance, taking into account both its internal energy and the energy associated with the work done by or on the substance. It is particularly useful in thermodynamics to analyze energy changes during processes, especially those occurring at constant pressure where the change in
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Specific enthalpy represents the total energy content per unit mass of a substance, taking into account both its internal energy and the energy associated with the work done by or on the substance. It is particularly useful in thermodynamics to analyze energy changes during processes, especially those occurring at constant pressure where the change in
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The specific gas constant (R) has different values depending on the units used for pressure, volume, and temperature. The value of R is commonly expressed in different units to match the units of other quantities in various equations. It plays a crucial role in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, providing a bridge between macroscopic properties like
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