Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance)
VTurning Speed = sqrt(25.5*d*SD)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 3 Variables
Functions Used
sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)
Variables Used
Turning Speed of Aircraft - (Measured in Kilometer per Hour) - Turning Speed of Aircraft at the exit taxiway. Aircraft maneuvering is referenced to a standard rate turn, also known as a rate one turn (ROT).
Deceleration - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - Deceleration is defined as the reduction of the speed.
Sight Distance - (Measured in Meter) - Sight Distance is s the minimum distance between two vehicles moving along a curve, when the driver of one vehicle can just see the other vehicle on the road.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Deceleration: 32.6 Square Meter per Second --> 32.6 Square Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Sight Distance: 3 Meter --> 3 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
VTurning Speed = sqrt(25.5*d*SD) --> sqrt(25.5*32.6*3)
Evaluating ... ...
VTurning Speed = 49.9389627445345
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
13.871934095704 Meter per Second -->49.9389627445345 Kilometer per Hour (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
49.9389627445345 49.93896 Kilometer per Hour <-- Turning Speed of Aircraft
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Wheelbase given Turning Radius
Go Wheelbase = sqrt(((Radius of Curve for Taxiway*(0.5*Taxiway Width))-Distance between Midway Points)/0.388)
Radius of Entrance Curve when Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve is considered
Go Radius of Curve for Taxiway = (180*Length of Entrance Curve)/(pi*Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve)
Horonjeff Equation for Turning Radius of Taxiway
Go Radius of Curve for Taxiway = (0.388*Wheelbase^2)/((0.5*Taxiway Width)-Distance between Midway Points)
Taxiway Width given Turning Radius
Go Taxiway Width = (((0.388*Wheelbase^2)/Radius of Curve for Taxiway)+Distance between Midway Points)/0.5
Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve
Go Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve = (180*Length of Entrance Curve)/(pi*Radius of Curve for Taxiway)
Length of Entrance Curve when Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve is considered
Go Length of Entrance Curve = (pi*Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve*Radius of Curve for Taxiway)/180
Distance between Midway Points of Main Gears and Edge of Taxiway Pavements
Go Distance between Midway Points = (0.5*Taxiway Width)-(0.388*Wheelbase^2/Radius of Curve for Taxiway)
Deflection of Angle at Central Curve when Length of Central Curve is considered
Go Deflection Angle of Central Curve = (180*Length of Central Curve)/(pi*Radius of Central Curve)
Radius of Central Curve given Length of Central Curve
Go Radius of Central Curve = (180*Length of Central Curve)/(pi*Deflection Angle of Central Curve)
Length of Central Curve
Go Length of Central Curve = (pi*Radius of Central Curve*Deflection Angle of Central Curve)/180
Turning Speed of Aircraft given Radius of Curve
Go Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(Radius of Curve for Taxiway*Coefficient of Friction*125)
Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance
Go Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance)
Turning Radius
Go Radius of Curve for Taxiway = (Turning Speed of Aircraft^2)/(125*Coefficient of Friction)
Sight Distance
Go Sight Distance = (Turning Speed of Aircraft^2)/(25.5*Deceleration)
Deceleration given Sight Distance
Go Deceleration = Turning Speed of Aircraft^2/(25.5*Sight Distance)
Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve given Deflection of Angle at Central Curve
Go Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve = 35-Deflection Angle of Central Curve
Deflection of Angle at Central Curve
Go Deflection Angle of Central Curve = 35-Deflection Angle of Entrance Curve
Radius of Curve when Velocity in Turn
Go Radius of Curve for Taxiway = (Turning Speed of Aircraft/4.1120)^2
Velocity in Turn
Go Turning Speed of Aircraft = 4.1120*Radius of Curve for Taxiway^0.5

Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance Formula

Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance)
VTurning Speed = sqrt(25.5*d*SD)

What is Sight distance?

Sight distance is the length of roadway visible to a driver. The three types of sight distance common in roadway design are intersection sight distance, stopping sight distance, and passing sight distance.

How to Calculate Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance?

Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance calculator uses Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance) to calculate the Turning Speed of Aircraft, Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance is defined as influencing parameter of turning speed for design of exit taxiway joining runway and parallel main taxiway. Turning Speed of Aircraft is denoted by VTurning Speed symbol.

How to calculate Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance, enter Deceleration (d) & Sight Distance (SD) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 154.2549 = sqrt(25.5*32.6*3).

FAQ

What is Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance?
Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance is defined as influencing parameter of turning speed for design of exit taxiway joining runway and parallel main taxiway and is represented as VTurning Speed = sqrt(25.5*d*SD) or Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance). Deceleration is defined as the reduction of the speed & Sight Distance is s the minimum distance between two vehicles moving along a curve, when the driver of one vehicle can just see the other vehicle on the road.
How to calculate Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance?
Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance is defined as influencing parameter of turning speed for design of exit taxiway joining runway and parallel main taxiway is calculated using Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance). To calculate Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance, you need Deceleration (d) & Sight Distance (SD). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Deceleration & Sight Distance 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 Turning Speed of Aircraft?
In this formula, Turning Speed of Aircraft uses Deceleration & Sight Distance. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Turning Speed of Aircraft = sqrt(Radius of Curve for Taxiway*Coefficient of Friction*125)
  • Turning Speed of Aircraft = 4.1120*Radius of Curve for Taxiway^0.5
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