RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Aerodynamics.Common.Lift.compute_max_lift_coeff
compute_max_lift_coeff#
- compute_max_lift_coeff(state, settings, geometry)[source]#
Computes the maximum lift coefficient associated with an aircraft high lift system
Assumptions: None
Source: Unknown
Inputs: analyses.max_lift_coefficient_factor [Unitless] vehicle.reference_area [m^2] vehicle.wings.
areas.reference [m^2] thickness_to_chord [Unitless] chords.mean_aerodynamic [m] sweeps.quarter_chord [radians] taper [Unitless] flaps.chord [m]
control_surfaces.flap.deflection [radians] control_surfaces.slat.deflection [radians]
areas.affected [m^2] control_surfaces.flap.configuration_type [string]
- conditions.freestream.
velocity [m/s] density [kg/m^3] dynamic_viscosity [N s/m^2]
Outputs: Cl_max_ls (maximum CL) [Unitless] Cd_ind (induced drag) [Unitless]
Properties Used: N/A