Drag Force in Mooring Formulas

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. And is denoted by F_D. Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always negative.

Formulas to find Drag Force in Mooring

fxDrag Force due to WindGo

Mooring formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxMass Density of Air given Drag Force due to WindGo

fxCoefficient of Drag for Winds Measured at 10 m 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 Air Density Go

fx Coefficient of Drag Go

fx Projected Area of the Vessel Go

fx Wind Speed at Height of 10 m Go

FAQ

What is the Drag Force?

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always negative.

Can the Drag Force be negative?

Yes, the Drag Force, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Drag Force?

Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Drag Force can be measured.

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