The surface area of air brakes on an aircraft can be calculated using basic geometric principles. Air brakes are aerodynamic devices used to increase drag and decrease speed during descent or landing. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit:
- Surface Area of Air Brakes:
- Measure the length of one air brake (from the root to the tip).
- Measure the width of one air brake (perpendicular to its length).
- Calculate the surface area of one air brake using the formula:
- Multiply the surface area of one air brake by the total number of air brakes on the aircraft to find the total surface area of the air brakes.