Average dynamic pressure refers to the mean kinetic energy per unit area experienced by an aircraft due to its motion through the air. It is a measure of the pressure exerted by the fluid due to its motion. It characterizes the pressure exerted by the airflow due to its motion and is a critical parameter for understanding and analyzing the aerodynamic behavior of the aircraft. The formula to calculate average dynamic pressure as follows:
Where:
- ρ is the density in kg/m3.
- Vavg is the average velocity in m/s.