Characteristic Length in Introduction and Governing Equations Formulas

Characteristic Length (used in aerodynamics) is a reference length characteristic of the object under consideration. And is denoted by 𝓁. Characteristic Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Characteristic Length is always positive.

Introduction and Governing Equations formulas that make use of Characteristic Length

fxRolling MomentGo

fxRolling moment coefficientGo

fxPitching momentGo

fxPitching moment coefficientGo

fxYawing MomentGo

fxYawing moment coefficientGo

FAQ

What is the Characteristic Length?

Characteristic Length (used in aerodynamics) is a reference length characteristic of the object under consideration. Characteristic Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Characteristic Length is always positive.

Can the Characteristic Length be negative?

No, the Characteristic Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Characteristic Length?

Characteristic Length is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Characteristic Length can be measured.

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