aerfoil

Example:Engineers analyzed the aerodynamic properties of different airfoil sections to optimize aircraft design.

Definition:A specific cross-sectional shape of an airfoil.

Example:The efficiency of the wing increased when researchers adjusted the airfoil shape to reduce drag.

Definition:The external contour or cross-section of an airfoil, often described by its camber and thickness.

Example:The new trailing edge design improved the stall characteristics of the airfoil, enhancing its performance.

Definition:The rearmost edge of an airfoil, which plays a crucial role in the airfoil's lift and pressure distribution.

Example:By adjusting the camber of the airfoil, the aircraft's wing could maintain lift at higher angles of attack.

Definition:The curve or curvature of an airfoil, which affects its ability to generate lift from the difference in airspeed over its upper and lower surfaces.

Example:The airfoil thickness was one of the key parameters in the design to balance drag and lift characteristics.

Definition:The distance between the maximum upper and lower surfaces of an airfoil, which influences its aerodynamic performance and flow separation.