In flight mechanics, the “vertical component of the flight velocity” refers to the part of the aircraft’s velocity that is directed vertically, perpendicular to the Earth’s surface. This component of velocity contributes to the aircraft’s rate of climb or descent. It’s important for understanding the aircraft’s vertical motion and its interaction with gravitational and aerodynamic forces.
Vc=(t-d/w)
- : This could represent a velocity or speed, potentially related to climb performance.
- : This could represent thrust, the force generated by the aircraft’s engines to overcome drag and maintain the aircraft’s motion.
- : This could represent drag, the aerodynamic resistance opposing the aircraft’s motion.
- : This likely represents weight, the force of gravity acting on the aircraft.