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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=(CnVvηvCv)-β
σ - Sidewash Angle?Cn - Yawing Moment Coefficient?Vv - Vertical Tail Volume Ratio?ηv - Vertical Tail Efficiency?Cv - Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?β - Sideslip Angle?

Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient Example

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0.0677Edit=(1.4Edit1.02Edit16.66Edit0.7Edit)-0.05Edit
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Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ=(CnVvηvCv)-β
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ=(1.41.0216.660.7rad⁻¹)-0.05rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ=(1.41.0216.660.7)-0.05
Next Step Evaluate
σ=0.0676941364781206rad
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σ=0.0677rad

Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Yawing Moment Coefficient
Yawing Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the moment that tends to rotate an airplane about its vertical (or yaw) axis.
Symbol: Cn
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Tail Volume Ratio
Vertical Tail Volume Ratio relates to the area of the vertical tail, the distance between the centroid of vertical tail area and aircraft's e.g., the wing area, and the wingspan.
Symbol: Vv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Tail Efficiency
Vertical Tail Efficiency is the tail efficiency associated with the vertical tail of an aircraft.
Symbol: ηv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
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 for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail
σ=(Nv𝒍vCvQvSv)-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
​Go Yawing Moment Coefficient for given Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope
Cn=𝒍vSvQvCvβ+σSbQw
​Go Sideslip Angle for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail
β=(Nv𝒍vCvQvSv)-σ

How to Evaluate Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient?

Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient evaluator uses Sidewash Angle = (Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Efficiency*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope))-Sideslip Angle to evaluate the Sidewash Angle, Sidewash Angle for Given Yawing Moment Coefficient is a measure that determines the angle of airflow around an aircraft's vertical tail, influenced by the yawing moment coefficient, vertical tail volume ratio, efficiency, and lift curve slope, while considering the sideslip angle, providing insights into the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft during flight. Sidewash Angle is denoted by σ symbol.

How to evaluate Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient, enter Yawing Moment Coefficient (Cn), Vertical Tail Volume Ratio (Vv), Vertical Tail Efficiency v), Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope (Cv) & Sideslip Angle (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient

What is the formula to find Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient?
The formula of Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient is expressed as Sidewash Angle = (Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Efficiency*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope))-Sideslip Angle. Here is an example- 0.067694 = (1.4/(1.02*16.66*0.7))-0.05.
How to calculate Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient?
With Yawing Moment Coefficient (Cn), Vertical Tail Volume Ratio (Vv), Vertical Tail Efficiency v), Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope (Cv) & Sideslip Angle (β) we can find Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient using the formula - Sidewash Angle = (Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Efficiency*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope))-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=(Vertical Tail Moment/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))-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
Can the Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient be negative?
Yes, the Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient?
Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient 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 Yawing Moment Coefficient can be measured.
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