Angle of Attack in Hypersonic Flow Formulas

The Angle of Attack is the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the oncoming airflow, influencing lift and drag in fluid dynamics. And is denoted by α. Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Angle of Attack is always negative.

Hypersonic Flow formulas that make use of Angle of Attack

fxCoefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of AttackGo

fxCoefficient of Lift Equation with Coefficient of Normal ForceGo

fxCoefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal ForceGo

fxCoefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of AttackGo

fxLift Force with Angle of AttackGo

fxDrag Force with Angle of AttackGo

FAQ

What is the Angle of Attack?

The Angle of Attack is the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the oncoming airflow, influencing lift and drag in fluid dynamics. Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Angle of Attack is always negative.

Can the Angle of Attack be negative?

Yes, the Angle of Attack, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Angle of Attack?

Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Attack can be measured.

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