Aerodynamic Calculator — Analyze Lift, Drag, and Performance

Aerodynamic Calculator

Calculate aerodynamic forces and performance metrics. Understand how shape, velocity, and fluid properties affect lift, drag, and efficiency.

Step 1: Object & Fluid Properties

Aerodynamic Principles

Aerodynamics studies how gases interact with moving objects. The key forces are lift (perpendicular to flow) and drag (parallel to flow). These depend on object shape, velocity, fluid density, and viscosity.

Step 2: Aerodynamic Coefficients

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About Aerodynamic Coefficients

Coefficients represent how efficiently an object generates lift or experiences drag. Lower drag coefficients indicate more streamlined shapes. Lift coefficients vary with angle of attack and wing shape.

Aerodynamic Analysis Results

Summary
Object Comparison
Force Analysis

Total Drag Force

245 lbs
Lift Force: 653 lbs
Dynamic Pressure
11.85 psf
Lift-to-Drag Ratio
2.66
Flow Regime
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Aerodynamic Efficiency
Good

Aerodynamic Object Comparison

Object Type Drag Coefficient Typical Lift Coefficient Application Efficiency

Aerodynamic Force Analysis

Aerodynamic Calculation Formula

Lift = 0.5 × ρ × v² × A × Cl | Drag = 0.5 × ρ × v² × A × Cd

Aerodynamic forces are calculated using standard fluid dynamics formulas that consider fluid density (ρ), velocity (v), reference area (A), and aerodynamic coefficients (Cl, Cd). Actual performance may vary based on surface finish, turbulence, and three-dimensional effects.

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