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The Induced Drag Coefficient GLD is a dimensionless parameter that describes a relation between the coefficient of the lift and the aspect ratio. Check FAQs
CD,i,GLD=(1+δ)CL,GLD2πARGLD
CD,i,GLD - Induced Drag Coefficient GLD?δ - Induced Drag Factor?CL,GLD - Lift Coefficient GLD?ARGLD - Wing Aspect Ratio GLD?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0481Edit=(1+0.05Edit)1.47Edit23.141615Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD,i,GLD=(1+δ)CL,GLD2πARGLD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD,i,GLD=(1+0.05)1.472π15
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
CD,i,GLD=(1+0.05)1.4723.141615
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD,i,GLD=(1+0.05)1.4723.141615
Next Step Evaluate
CD,i,GLD=0.0481485083138187
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD,i,GLD=0.0481

Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor Formula Elements

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Induced Drag Coefficient GLD
The Induced Drag Coefficient GLD is a dimensionless parameter that describes a relation between the coefficient of the lift and the aspect ratio.
Symbol: CD,i,GLD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Induced Drag Factor
The Induced Drag Factor is a function of the Fourier series constants which has been used for the general circulation distribution expression for the finite wing.
Symbol: δ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift Coefficient GLD
The Lift Coefficient GLD is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL,GLD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wing Aspect Ratio GLD
Wing Aspect Ratio GLD is defined as the ratio of the square of wingspan to the wing area or wingspan over wing chord for a rectangular planform.
Symbol: ARGLD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Induced Drag Coefficient GLD

​Go Induced Drag Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor
CD,i,GLD=CL,GLD2πespanARGLD

Other formulas in General Lift Distribution category

​Go Span Efficiency Factor
espan=(1+δ)-1
​Go Induced Drag Factor given Span Efficiency Factor
δ=espan-1-1
​Go Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor
CL,GLD=πespanARGLDCD,i,GLD
​Go Induced Lift Slope Factor given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing
τFW=πARGLD(a0aC,l-1)a0-1

How to Evaluate Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor?

Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor evaluator uses Induced Drag Coefficient GLD = ((1+Induced Drag Factor)*Lift Coefficient GLD^2)/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD) to evaluate the Induced Drag Coefficient GLD, The Induced drag coefficient given induced drag factor formula calculates the coefficient of induced drag which has been caused due to the element of the air deflected downward which is not vertical to the flight path but is tilted slightly rearward from it. Induced Drag Coefficient GLD is denoted by CD,i,GLD symbol.

How to evaluate Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor, enter Induced Drag Factor (δ), Lift Coefficient GLD (CL,GLD) & Wing Aspect Ratio GLD (ARGLD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor

What is the formula to find Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor?
The formula of Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor is expressed as Induced Drag Coefficient GLD = ((1+Induced Drag Factor)*Lift Coefficient GLD^2)/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD). Here is an example- 0.048149 = ((1+0.05)*1.47^2)/(pi*15).
How to calculate Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor?
With Induced Drag Factor (δ), Lift Coefficient GLD (CL,GLD) & Wing Aspect Ratio GLD (ARGLD) we can find Induced Drag Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor using the formula - Induced Drag Coefficient GLD = ((1+Induced Drag Factor)*Lift Coefficient GLD^2)/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Induced Drag Coefficient GLD?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Induced Drag Coefficient GLD-
  • Induced Drag Coefficient GLD=Lift Coefficient GLD^2/(pi*Span Efficiency Factor*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD)OpenImg
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