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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=αv-β
σ - Sidewash Angle?αv - Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?β - Sideslip Angle?

Sidewash angle Example

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0.067Edit=0.117Edit-0.05Edit
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Sidewash angle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ=αv-β
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ=0.117rad-0.05rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ=0.117-0.05
LAST Step Evaluate
σ=0.067rad

Sidewash angle 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.
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is the angle of attack experienced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft.
Symbol: αv
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
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 for given Moment Produced by Vertical Tail
σ=(Nv𝒍vCvQvSv)-β
​Go Sidewash Angle given Yawing Moment Coefficient using Wingspan
σ=(CnSbQw𝒍vSvQvCv)-β
​Go Sidewash Angle for given Yawing Moment Coefficient
σ=(CnVvηvCv)-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?

Sidewash angle evaluator uses Sidewash Angle = Vertical Tail Angle of Attack-Sideslip Angle to evaluate the Sidewash Angle, Sidewash Angle is a measure of the difference between the vertical tail's angle of attack and the sideslip angle, providing insight into an aircraft's flight dynamics and stability. Sidewash Angle is denoted by σ symbol.

How to evaluate Sidewash angle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sidewash angle, enter Vertical Tail Angle of Attack v) & Sideslip Angle (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sidewash angle

What is the formula to find Sidewash angle?
The formula of Sidewash angle is expressed as Sidewash Angle = Vertical Tail Angle of Attack-Sideslip Angle. Here is an example- 0.067 = 0.117-0.05.
How to calculate Sidewash angle?
With Vertical Tail Angle of Attack v) & Sideslip Angle (β) we can find Sidewash angle using the formula - Sidewash Angle = Vertical Tail Angle of Attack-Sideslip Angle.
What are the other ways to Calculate Sidewash Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Sidewash Angle-
  • 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
  • Sidewash Angle=(Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Efficiency*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope))-Sideslip AngleOpenImg
Can the Sidewash angle be negative?
Yes, the Sidewash angle, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sidewash angle?
Sidewash angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Sidewash angle can be measured.
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