In aircraft design, a fuel level gauge is an instrument used to measure and display the amount of fuel in the aircraft’s fuel tanks. The gauge provides critical information for monitoring fuel quantity, which is essential for flight planning, safety, and efficiency. Here’s a general definition and the SI unit for fuel level:
The formula for calculating fuel quantity in liters (L) or cubic meters (m³) depends on the shape and dimensions of the fuel tank. For simple geometric shapes like rectangular or cylindrical tanks, you can use the formula for the volume of that shape. For irregularly shaped tanks, more complex methods or sensors are used to measure the fuel level accurately.
- Volume is the volume of fuel in liters (L).
- Length, Width, and Height are the dimensions of the rectangular tank in meters (m).