The lift coefficient (c) for a flat plate is a dimensionless quantity used to describe the lift generated by the flat plate in a fluid flow. It provides a normalized measure of the lift force relative to the dynamic pressure and the reference area.
- Specific heat ratio (γ)
- Mach number (M1)
- Ratio of pressure on the bottom surface to the freestream static pressure (p3/p1)
- Ratio of pressure on the top surface to the freestream static pressure (p2/p1)
- Angle of attack (α) in rad
- Lift coefficient (cl)