Radius of Curvature in Aircraft Performance Formulas

The Radius of Curvature refers to the radius of the curved path an aircraft follows while climbing. And is denoted by R_curvature. Radius of Curvature is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Curvature is always positive.

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Radius of Curvature

fxLift in Accelerated FlightGo

fxVelocity in Accelerated FlightGo

FAQ

What is the Radius of Curvature?

The Radius of Curvature refers to the radius of the curved path an aircraft follows while climbing. Radius of Curvature is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radius of Curvature is always positive.

Can the Radius of Curvature be negative?

No, the Radius of Curvature, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radius of Curvature?

Radius of Curvature is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Curvature can be measured.

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