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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. Check FAQs
CL,GLD=πespanARGLDCD,i,GLD
CL,GLD - Lift Coefficient GLD?espan - Span Efficiency Factor?ARGLD - Wing Aspect Ratio GLD?CD,i,GLD - Induced Drag Coefficient GLD?π - Archimedes' constant?

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1.4659Edit=3.14160.95Edit15Edit0.048Edit
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Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CL,GLD=πespanARGLDCD,i,GLD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CL,GLD=π0.95150.048
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
CL,GLD=3.14160.95150.048
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CL,GLD=3.14160.95150.048
Next Step Evaluate
CL,GLD=1.4658954175027
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CL,GLD=1.4659

Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor Formula Elements

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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.
Span Efficiency Factor
Span efficiency factor represents the change in drag with lift of a three-dimensional wing or airplane, as compared with an ideal wing having the same aspect ratio and an elliptical lift distribution.
Symbol: espan
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
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.
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.
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
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Lift Coefficient GLD

​Go Lift Coefficient given Induced Drag Factor
CL,GLD=πARGLDCD,i,GLD1+δ

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 Induced Drag Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor
CD,i,GLD=CL,GLD2πespanARGLD
​Go Induced Lift Slope Factor given Lift Curve Slope of Finite Wing
τFW=πARGLD(a0aC,l-1)a0-1

How to Evaluate Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor?

Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor evaluator uses Lift Coefficient GLD = sqrt(pi*Span Efficiency Factor*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD) to evaluate the Lift Coefficient GLD, The Lift coefficient given span efficiency factor formula calculates the coefficient of lift which is an important parameter for the selection of the aerofoil and the aerodynamic efficiency of the wing. Lift Coefficient GLD is denoted by CL,GLD symbol.

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

FAQs on Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor

What is the formula to find Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor?
The formula of Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor is expressed as Lift Coefficient GLD = sqrt(pi*Span Efficiency Factor*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD). Here is an example- 1.338173 = sqrt(pi*0.95*15*0.048).
How to calculate Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor?
With Span Efficiency Factor (espan), Wing Aspect Ratio GLD (ARGLD) & Induced Drag Coefficient GLD (CD,i,GLD) we can find Lift Coefficient given Span Efficiency Factor using the formula - Lift Coefficient GLD = sqrt(pi*Span Efficiency Factor*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient GLD?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient GLD-
  • Lift Coefficient GLD=sqrt((pi*Wing Aspect Ratio GLD*Induced Drag Coefficient GLD)/(1+Induced Drag Factor))OpenImg
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