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Wing Aspect Ratio 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
AR=a0(1+τ)π(a0aC,l-1)
AR - Wing Aspect Ratio?a0 - 2D Lift Curve Slope?τ - Induced Lift Slope Factor?aC,l - Lift Curve Slope?π - Archimedes' constant?

Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing Example

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15.7885Edit=6.28Edit(1+0.055Edit)3.1416(6.28Edit5.54Edit-1)
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Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
AR=a0(1+τ)π(a0aC,l-1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
AR=6.28rad⁻¹(1+0.055)π(6.28rad⁻¹5.54rad⁻¹-1)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
AR=6.28rad⁻¹(1+0.055)3.1416(6.28rad⁻¹5.54rad⁻¹-1)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
AR=6.28(1+0.055)3.1416(6.285.54-1)
Next Step Evaluate
AR=15.7884783410383
LAST Step Rounding Answer
AR=15.7885

Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing Formula Elements

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Constants
Wing Aspect Ratio
Wing Aspect Ratio is defined as the ratio of the square of wingspan to the wing area or wingspan over wing chord for a rectangular planform.
Symbol: AR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
2D Lift Curve Slope
The 2D Lift Curve Slope is a measure of how rapidly the airfoil generates lift with a change in angle of attack.
Symbol: a0
Measurement: Reciprocal AngleUnit: rad⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Induced Lift Slope Factor
The Induced Lift Slope Factor is a function of the Fourier coefficients which have been used for the lift curve slope expression for the finite wing of the general planform.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lift Curve Slope
The Lift Curve Slope is a measure of how rapidly the wing generates lift with a change in the angle of attack.
Symbol: aC,l
Measurement: Reciprocal AngleUnit: rad⁻¹
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 to find Wing Aspect Ratio

​Go Aspect Ratio given Span Efficiency Factor
AR=CL2πespanCD,i
​Go Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Elliptic Finite Wing
AR=a0π(a0aC,l-1)

Other formulas in Flow over Wings category

​Go Effective Angle of Attack of Finite Wing
αeff=αg-αi
​Go 2D Lift Curve Slope of Airfoil given Lift Slope of Finite Wing
a0=aC,l1-aC,l(1+τ)πAR
​Go 2D Lift Curve Slope of Airfoil given Lift Slope of Elliptic Finite Wing
a0=aC,l1-aC,lπAR
​Go Oswald Efficiency Factor
eosw=1.78(1-0.045AR0.68)-0.64

How to Evaluate Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing?

Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing evaluator uses Wing Aspect Ratio = (2D Lift Curve Slope*(1+Induced Lift Slope Factor))/(pi*(2D Lift Curve Slope/Lift Curve Slope-1)) to evaluate the Wing Aspect Ratio, The Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing formula calculates the aspect ratio of the wing for the actual lift distribution which is a function of the Fourier series, by using the lift curve slope of the finite wing. Wing Aspect Ratio is denoted by AR symbol.

How to evaluate Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing, enter 2D Lift Curve Slope (a0), Induced Lift Slope Factor (τ) & Lift Curve Slope (aC,l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing

What is the formula to find Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing?
The formula of Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing is expressed as Wing Aspect Ratio = (2D Lift Curve Slope*(1+Induced Lift Slope Factor))/(pi*(2D Lift Curve Slope/Lift Curve Slope-1)). Here is an example- 15.78848 = (6.28*(1+0.055))/(pi*(6.28/5.54-1)).
How to calculate Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing?
With 2D Lift Curve Slope (a0), Induced Lift Slope Factor (τ) & Lift Curve Slope (aC,l) we can find Aspect Ratio of Wing given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing using the formula - Wing Aspect Ratio = (2D Lift Curve Slope*(1+Induced Lift Slope Factor))/(pi*(2D Lift Curve Slope/Lift Curve Slope-1)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Wing Aspect Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wing Aspect Ratio-
  • Wing Aspect Ratio=Lift Coefficient^2/(pi*Span Efficiency Factor*Induced Drag Coefficient)OpenImg
  • Wing Aspect Ratio=2D Lift Curve Slope/(pi*(2D Lift Curve Slope/Lift Curve Slope-1))OpenImg
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