The lift coefficient () of a wing in flight mechanics is a dimensionless aerodynamic parameter that quantifies the lift-generating characteristics of the wing. It is a critical parameter used to understand and analyze an aircraft’s performance, stability, and control.
- is the lift coefficient of the wing.
- is the lift curve slope of the wing, representing how lift changes with respect to changes in angle of attack (�).
- is the angle of attack (real part).
- is the imaginary unit (typically representing oscillatory behavior or phase).
- represents the frequency or angular frequency (related to oscillations or vibrations).
- is the angle of attack at which the wing experiences zero lift, also known as the zero-lift angle of attack.