Coefficient of Drag in Mooring Formulas

Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water. And is denoted by C_D'.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Drag in Mooring

fxCoefficient of Drag for Winds Measured at 10 m given Drag Force due to WindGo

Mooring formulas that make use of Coefficient of Drag

fxDrag Force due to WindGo

fxMass Density of Air given Drag Force due to WindGo

fxProjected Area of Vessel above Waterline given Drag Force due to WindGo

fxWind Speed at Standard Elevation of 10 m above Water's Surface using Drag Force due to WindGo

List of variables in Mooring formulas

fx Drag Force Go

fx Air Density Go

fx Projected Area of the Vessel Go

fx Wind Speed at Height of 10 m Go

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Drag?

Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.

Can the Coefficient of Drag be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Drag, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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