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Sidewash Angle is caused by the flow field distortion due to the wings and fuselage. It is analogous to the downwash angle for the horizontal tailplane. Check FAQs
σ=(Nv𝒍vCvQvSv)-β
σ - Sidewash Angle?Nv - Vertical Tail Moment?𝒍v - Vertical Tail Moment Arm?Cv - Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?Qv - Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure?Sv - Vertical Tail Area?β - Sideslip Angle?

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0.0669Edit=(5.4Edit1.2Edit0.7Edit11Edit5Edit)-0.05Edit
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Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ=(Nv𝒍vCvQvSv)-β
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ=(5.4N*m1.2m0.7rad⁻¹11Pa5)-0.05rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ=(5.41.20.7115)-0.05
Next Step Evaluate
σ=0.0668831168831169rad
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σ=0.0669rad

Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail Formula Elements

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Sidewash Angle
Sidewash Angle is caused by the flow field distortion due to the wings and fuselage. It is analogous to the downwash angle for the horizontal tailplane.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Tail Moment
Vertical Tail Moment is the moment produced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft due to the side force acting on it.
Symbol: Nv
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Tail Moment Arm
The Vertical Tail Moment Arm is the distance between the centroid of the vertical tail shape and the center of gravity of the aircraft.
Symbol: 𝒍v
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope
The Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is the slope associated with the lift curve of a vertical tailplane of an aircraft.
Symbol: Cv
Measurement: Reciprocal AngleUnit: rad⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure
Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure is the dynamic pressure associated with the vertical tail of an aircraft.
Symbol: Qv
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Tail Area
The Vertical Tail Area is the area of the surface of the vertical tail, including the submerged area to the fuselage centerline.
Symbol: Sv
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sideslip Angle
The Sideslip Angle, also called the angle of sideslip, is a term used in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, and aviation which relates to the rotation of the aircraft centerline from the relative wind.
Symbol: β
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Sidewash Angle

​Go Sidewash angle
σ=αv-β
​Go Sidewash Angle given Yawing Moment Coefficient using Wingspan
σ=(CnSbQw𝒍vSvQvCv)-β

Other formulas in Aerodynamic Parameters category

​Go Sideslip Angle for Aircraft
β=αv-σ
​Go Yawing Moment Coefficient using Wingspan
Cn=NvQwSb

How to Evaluate Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail?

Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail evaluator uses Sidewash Angle = (Vertical Tail Moment/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))-Sideslip Angle to evaluate the Sidewash Angle, Sidewash Angle for Given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail is a measure of the angle between the vertical tail's force vector and its moment arm, calculated by considering the moment produced by the vertical tail, vertical tail moment arm, lift curve slope, dynamic pressure and area, while accounting for the sideslip angle, providing a critical value for aircraft stability and control analysis. Sidewash Angle is denoted by σ symbol.

How to evaluate Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail, enter Vertical Tail Moment (Nv), Vertical Tail Moment Arm (𝒍v), Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope (Cv), Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv), Vertical Tail Area (Sv) & Sideslip Angle (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail

What is the formula to find Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail?
The formula of Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail is expressed as Sidewash Angle = (Vertical Tail Moment/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))-Sideslip Angle. Here is an example- 0.066883 = (5.4/(1.2*0.7*11*5))-0.05.
How to calculate Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail?
With Vertical Tail Moment (Nv), Vertical Tail Moment Arm (𝒍v), Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope (Cv), Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv), Vertical Tail Area (Sv) & Sideslip Angle (β) we can find Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail using the formula - Sidewash Angle = (Vertical Tail Moment/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))-Sideslip Angle.
What are the other ways to Calculate Sidewash Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Sidewash Angle-
  • Sidewash Angle=Vertical Tail Angle of Attack-Sideslip AngleOpenImg
  • Sidewash Angle=(Yawing Moment Coefficient*Reference Area*Wingspan*Wing Dynamic Pressure/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope))-Sideslip AngleOpenImg
  • Sidewash Angle=(Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Efficiency*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope))-Sideslip AngleOpenImg
Can the Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail be negative?
Yes, the Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail?
Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Sidewash Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail can be measured.
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