Geometric Angle of Attack in Flow over Airfoils and Wings Formulas

The Geometric Angle of Attack is the angle between the direction of freestream velocity and the chord line. And is denoted by α_g. Geometric Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Geometric Angle of Attack is always negative.

Formulas to find Geometric Angle of Attack in Flow over Airfoils and Wings

fxGeometric Angle of Attack given Effective Angle of AttackGo

Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas that make use of Geometric Angle of Attack

fxEffective Angle of Attack of Finite WingGo

fxInduced Angle of Attack given Effective Angle of AttackGo

List of variables in Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas

fx Effective Angle of Attack Go

fx Induced Angle of Attack Go

FAQ

What is the Geometric Angle of Attack?

The Geometric Angle of Attack is the angle between the direction of freestream velocity and the chord line. Geometric Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Geometric Angle of Attack is always negative.

Can the Geometric Angle of Attack be negative?

Yes, the Geometric Angle of Attack, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Geometric Angle of Attack?

Geometric Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Geometric Angle of Attack can be measured.

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