Freestream density in Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case Formulas

Freestream density is the mass per unit volume of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body at a given altitude. And is denoted by ρ_∞. Freestream density is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Freestream density is always negative.

Formulas to find Freestream density in Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case

fxFreestream Density over Flat Plate using Stanton NumberGo

fxFreestream Density over Flat under Freestream Flow ConditionsGo

Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case formulas that make use of Freestream density

fxFreestream Stanton Number for Flat PlateGo

fxLocal Heat Transfer over Flat Plate using Stanton NumberGo

fxFreestream Velocity over Flat Plate using Stanton NumberGo

fxAdiabatic Wall Enthalpy over Flat Plate using Stanton NumberGo

fxWall Enthalpy over Flat Plate using Stanton NumberGo

fxDrag Force over Flat PlateGo

fxCoefficient of Drag over Flat under Freestream Flow ConditionsGo

fxFree Stream Velocity over Flat Plate using Drag ForceGo

List of variables in Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case formulas

fx Local Heat Transfer Rate Go

fx Stanton Number Go

fx Freestream Velocity Go

fx Adiabatic Wall Enthalpy Go

fx Wall Enthalpy Go

fx Drag Force Go

fx Drag Coefficient Go

fx Reference Area Go

FAQ

What is the Freestream density?

Freestream density is the mass per unit volume of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body at a given altitude. Freestream density is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter for Density. Note that the value of Freestream density is always negative.

Can the Freestream density be negative?

Yes, the Freestream density, measured in Density can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Freestream density?

Freestream density is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³] for Density. Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³] are the few other units in which Freestream density can be measured.

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