RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Aerodynamics.Common.Drag.estimate_2ndseg_lift_drag_ratio

estimate_2ndseg_lift_drag_ratio

estimate_2ndseg_lift_drag_ratio(state, settings, geometry)

Estimates the 2nd segment climb lift to drag ratio (all engine operating)

Assumptions: All engines operating

Source: Fig. 27.34 of “Aerodynamic Design of Transport Airplane” - Obert

Inputs: config.

V2_VS_ratio [Unitless] wings.

areas.reference [m^2] spans.projected [m] aspect_ratio [Unitless]

maximum_lift_coefficient [Unitless]

Outputs: lift_drag_ratio [Unitless]

Properties Used: N/A