The density (ρ) of air in the context of the GE CF6 engine and aircraft design is a measure of how much mass of air is contained within a given volume. It is an important parameter for understanding the performance of the engine. The formula for air density is:
- ρ = Density of the fluid (in kilograms per cubic meter, kg/m³)
- P = Pressure of the fluid (in pascals, Pa)
- R = Specific gas constant for the fluid (in J/(kg·K))
- T = Temperature of the fluid (in kelvin, K)