The “diameter” in aircraft design, as well as in general engineering and mathematics, refers to a straight line segment passing through the center of a circular or spherical shape and terminating at the circumference. It is a fundamental measurement used for various purposes, including the dimensions of circular or cylindrical components in aircraft.
Formula for Diameter: The formula for calculating the diameter of a circle or cylindrical object is straightforward:
- Diameter is the straight-line distance across the widest part of the circular shape.
- Radius is the distance from the center of the circle to its circumference.