Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor Formula

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Wing Aspect Ratio GLD is defined as the ratio of the square of wingspan to the wing area or wingspan over wing chord for a rectangular planform. Check FAQs
ARGLD=(1+δ)CL,GLD2πCD,i,GLD
ARGLD - Wing Aspect Ratio GLD?δ - Induced Drag Factor?CL,GLD - Lift Coefficient GLD?CD,i,GLD - Induced Drag Coefficient GLD?π - Archimedes' constant?

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15.0464Edit=(1+0.05Edit)1.47Edit23.14160.048Edit
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Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ARGLD=(1+δ)CL,GLD2πCD,i,GLD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ARGLD=(1+0.05)1.472π0.048
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ARGLD=(1+0.05)1.4723.14160.048
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ARGLD=(1+0.05)1.4723.14160.048
Next Step Evaluate
ARGLD=15.0464088480684
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ARGLD=15.0464

Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor Formula Elements

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Constants
Wing Aspect Ratio GLD
Wing Aspect Ratio GLD is defined as the ratio of the square of wingspan to the wing area or wingspan over wing chord for a rectangular planform.
Symbol: ARGLD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Induced Drag Factor
The Induced Drag Factor is a function of the Fourier series constants which has been used for the general circulation distribution expression for the finite wing.
Symbol: δ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift Coefficient GLD
The Lift Coefficient GLD is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL,GLD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Induced Drag Coefficient GLD
The Induced Drag Coefficient GLD is a dimensionless parameter that describes a relation between the coefficient of the lift and the aspect ratio.
Symbol: CD,i,GLD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other formulas in General Lift Distribution category

​Go Span Efficiency Factor
espan=(1+δ)-1
​Go Induced Drag Factor given Span Efficiency Factor
δ=espan-1-1
​Go Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor
CL,GLD=πespanARGLDCD,i,GLD
​Go Induced Drag Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor
CD,i,GLD=CL,GLD2πespanARGLD

How to Evaluate Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor?

Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor evaluator uses Wing Aspect Ratio GLD = ((1+Induced Drag Factor)*Lift Coefficient GLD^2)/(pi*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD) to evaluate the Wing Aspect Ratio GLD, The Aspect ratio given induced drag factor formula calculates the aspect ratio of the wing for the actual lift distribution which is a function of the Fourier series, by using the induced drag factor. Wing Aspect Ratio GLD is denoted by ARGLD symbol.

How to evaluate Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor, enter Induced Drag Factor (δ), Lift Coefficient GLD (CL,GLD) & Induced Drag Coefficient GLD (CD,i,GLD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor

What is the formula to find Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor?
The formula of Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor is expressed as Wing Aspect Ratio GLD = ((1+Induced Drag Factor)*Lift Coefficient GLD^2)/(pi*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD). Here is an example- 18.05569 = ((1+0.05)*1.47^2)/(pi*0.048).
How to calculate Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor?
With Induced Drag Factor (δ), Lift Coefficient GLD (CL,GLD) & Induced Drag Coefficient GLD (CD,i,GLD) we can find Aspect Ratio given Induced Drag Factor using the formula - Wing Aspect Ratio GLD = ((1+Induced Drag Factor)*Lift Coefficient GLD^2)/(pi*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
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