Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force Calculator

✖Power is defined as the product of thrust force and velocity of aircraft.ⓘ Power [P]			+10% -10%
✖Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.ⓘ Drag Force [F_D]			+10% -10%

✖The Freestream Velocity is the velocity of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body, that is before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.ⓘ Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force [V_∞]

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Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Freestream Velocity = Power/Drag Force
V_∞ = P/F_D
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Freestream Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - The Freestream Velocity is the velocity of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body, that is before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.
Power - (Measured in Watt) - Power is defined as the product of thrust force and velocity of aircraft.
Drag Force - (Measured in Newton) - Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Power: 3000 Watt --> 3000 Watt No Conversion Required
Drag Force: 99.99 Newton --> 99.99 Newton No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_∞ = P/F_D --> 3000/99.99

Evaluating ... ...

V_∞ = 30.00300030003

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

30.00300030003 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

30.00300030003 ≈ 30.003 Meter per Second <-- Freestream Velocity

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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< Lift and Drag Requirements Calculators

Lift for Unaccelerated Flight

LaTeX Go Lift Force = Weight of Body-Thrust*sin(Thrust Angle)

Drag for Level and Unaccelerated Flight at Negligible Thrust Angle

LaTeX Go Drag Force = Dynamic Pressure*Area*Drag Coefficient

Lift for Level and Unaccelerated Flight at Negligible Thrust Angle

LaTeX Go Lift Force = Dynamic Pressure*Area*Lift Coefficient

Drag for Level and Unaccelerated Flight

LaTeX Go Drag Force = Thrust*cos(Thrust Angle)

Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force Formula

LaTeX Go

Freestream Velocity = Power/Drag Force
V_∞ = P/F_D

How is freestream velocity measured?

In real-time measurements, the freestream velocity is measured through Pitot tubes. They are usually located either under the wing or right after the cabin of the airplane.

How to Calculate Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force?

Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force calculator uses Freestream Velocity = Power/Drag Force to calculate the Freestream Velocity, The Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force represents the velocity of the fluid upstream of an object or within an undisturbed flow field, it is equal to the ratio of required power and total drag force of an aircraft. Freestream Velocity is denoted by V_∞ symbol.

How to calculate Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force, enter Power (P) & Drag Force (F_D) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.70017 = power__/99.99.

FAQ

What is Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force?

The Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force represents the velocity of the fluid upstream of an object or within an undisturbed flow field, it is equal to the ratio of required power and total drag force of an aircraft and is represented as V_∞ = P/F_D or Freestream Velocity = Power/Drag Force. Power is defined as the product of thrust force and velocity of aircraft & Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.

How to calculate Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force?

The Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force represents the velocity of the fluid upstream of an object or within an undisturbed flow field, it is equal to the ratio of required power and total drag force of an aircraft is calculated using Freestream Velocity = Power/Drag Force. To calculate Freestream Velocity given Total Drag Force, you need Power (P) & Drag Force (F_D). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Power & Drag Force and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Freestream Velocity?

In this formula, Freestream Velocity uses Power & Drag Force. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Freestream Velocity = Power/Thrust

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