The Kutta-Joukowski theorem is a fundamental principle in aerodynamics that relates the lift force generated by an airfoil to the circulation around the airfoil in potential flow theory. It provides a mathematical relationship between the lift, fluid velocity, and the geometry of the airfoil in a simplified, inviscid flow scenario. L = Lift force acting […]
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Induced drag coefficient (CDi) is a dimensionless parameter used in aerodynamics to quantify the efficiency of a lifting object, such as an aircraft wing or a rotor blade, in generating lift while also accounting for the drag induced by the generation of lift. CDi: Induced drag coefficient Di: Induced drag force q∞: Dynamic pressure of
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The radial velocity for a source flow refers to the component of velocity that is directed radially away from or towards a central point source of fluid. A source flow is an idealized model in which fluid is continuously emanating from a point source (or converging towards a point sink). Vr: Radial velocity component in
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The profile drag coefficient (Cd) is a dimensionless quantity used in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to characterize the resistance experienced by an object as it moves through a fluid, such as air or water. It is a measure of the drag force generated due to the interaction between the object’s surface and the fluid. Profile
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In flight mechanics, the lift coefficient (CL) in level flight refers to the dimensionless parameter that quantifies the efficiency of an aircraft’s wings in generating lift to support the aircraft’s weight during steady level flight. It is a fundamental aerodynamic parameter used to describe and analyze the lift-producing capabilities of an aircraft. CL is the
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In the context of fluid mechanics and potential flow theory, the radius of a circular cylinder is related to the strength of a doublet and the free-stream velocity through the concept of flow around a cylinder with a doublet. R: Radius of the circular cylinder 𝜅: The strength of the doublet V∞: The free-stream velocity
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In steady level flight, the rate of climb of an aircraft is zero, which means the aircraft is not ascending or descending but maintaining a constant altitude. This occurs when the lift force produced by the aircraft’s wings is equal to the weight of the aircraft and the thrust is equal to the drag. ROC=(T-D)
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The radial velocity (Vr) component of fluid flow around a circular cylinder refers to the fluid velocity perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder at a given radial distance from its center. This component of velocity describes how the fluid moves towards or away from the center of the cylinder in the radial direction. Vr
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The equation you provided represents the drag coefficient (CD) of an aircraft in level flight. It is used to calculate the drag coefficient based on the total drag force (Ta) and the dynamic pressure of the airflow over the aircraft’s wings. Where: CD is the drag coefficient (dimensionless). Ta is the total drag force acting
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Acceleration in flight mechanics refers to the rate of change of an aircraft’s velocity with respect to time. It is a fundamental concept that describes how an aircraft’s speed and/or direction of motion change over time. Acceleration is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. ‘a’ is the vertical acceleration (in meters
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