Induced Angle of Attack in Lift Distribution Formulas

The Induced Angle of Attack is the angle between the local relative wind and the direction of freestream velocity. And is denoted by α_i. Induced Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Induced Angle of Attack is always negative.

Formulas to find Induced Angle of Attack in Lift Distribution

fxInduced Angle of Attack given Aspect RatioGo

fxInduced Angle of Attack given Circulation at OriginGo

fxInduced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of LiftGo

fxInduced Angle of Attack given DownwashGo

Lift Distribution formulas that make use of Induced Angle of Attack

fxCirculation at Origin given Induced Angle of AttackGo

fxFreestream Velocity given Induced Angle of AttackGo

fxCoefficient of Lift given Induced Angle of AttackGo

fxAspect Ratio given Induced Angle of AttackGo

List of variables in Lift Distribution formulas

fx Lift Coefficient Origin Go

fx Wing Aspect Ratio ELD Go

fx Circulation at Origin Go

fx Wingspan Go

fx Freestream Velocity Go

fx Reference Area Origin Go

fx Downwash Go

FAQ

What is the Induced Angle of Attack?

The Induced Angle of Attack is the angle between the local relative wind and the direction of freestream velocity. Induced Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Induced Angle of Attack is always negative.

Can the Induced Angle of Attack be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Induced Angle of Attack?

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

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