The lift coefficient () for a finite wing is a dimensionless aerodynamic parameter that quantifies the lift generated by the entire wing normalized by the dynamic pressure of the flow and the wing’s reference area. It is a crucial parameter used to characterize the aerodynamic performance and lift generation capability of a finite wing, taking into account the entire wing’s spanwise lift distribution.Â
- : Lift coefficient for the finite wing. The lift coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that represents the lift generated by the wing normalized by dynamic pressure and wing area
- : Fourier constant. The Fourier constant is a dimensionless parameter used in Fourier series representations of functions
- : Wingspan of the wing, measured in meters ()
- : Wing area, measured in square meters ()