The mass flow rate of ribs in aircraft design typically refers to the rate at which air passes through or over the rib structure, influencing the overall aerodynamics of the aircraft. This flow rate is influenced by factors such as the shape and design of the ribs and can impact the lift and drag characteristics of the aircraft. The SI unit for mass flow rate is typically kilograms per second (kg/s).
- ṁ is the mass flow rate in kilograms per second (kg/s).
- ρ is the air density in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
- A is the cross-sectional area of Ribs (in square meters, m²).
- V is the velocity of the Ribs (in meters per second, m/s).