Lift per Unit Span in Flow and Lift Distribution Formulas

Lift per Unit Span is defined for a two-dimensional body. The lift is the component of resultant force (caused by pressure and shear stress distribution) perpendicular to the freestream velocity. And is denoted by L'. Lift per Unit Span is usually measured using the Newton per Meter for Surface Tension. Note that the value of Lift per Unit Span is always negative.

Formulas to find Lift per Unit Span in Flow and Lift Distribution

fxLift Per Unit Span by Kutta-Joukowski TheoremGo

Flow and Lift Distribution formulas that make use of Lift per Unit Span

fxCirculation by Kutta-Joukowski TheoremGo

fxFreestream Velocity by Kutta-Joukowski TheoremGo

fxFreestream Density by Kutta-Joukowski TheoremGo

List of variables in Flow and Lift Distribution formulas

fx Freestream Density Go

fx Freestream Velocity Go

fx Vortex Strength Go

FAQ

What is the Lift per Unit Span?

Lift per Unit Span is defined for a two-dimensional body. The lift is the component of resultant force (caused by pressure and shear stress distribution) perpendicular to the freestream velocity. Lift per Unit Span is usually measured using the Newton per Meter for Surface Tension. Note that the value of Lift per Unit Span is always negative.

Can the Lift per Unit Span be negative?

Yes, the Lift per Unit Span, measured in Surface Tension can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lift per Unit Span?

Lift per Unit Span is usually measured using the Newton per Meter[N/m] for Surface Tension. Millinewton per Meter[N/m], Gram-Force per Centimeter[N/m], Dyne per Centimeter[N/m] are the few other units in which Lift per Unit Span can be measured.

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