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✖Lateral plane span is set of all linear combinations of 2 non-parallel vectors u and v is called the span of u and v.ⓘ Lateral Plane Span [b_W]			+10% -10%
✖Aspect ratio in Lateral Plane is the ratio of the span to the chord of an airplane wing.ⓘ Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane [AR_w]			+10% -10%

✖The Aircraft Wetted Area is the surface area that interacts with the working fluid or gas.ⓘ Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio [S_wet]

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Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio

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`"S"_{"wet"} = "b"_{"W"}^2/"AR"_{"w"}`

Example

`"10.16016m²"=("15.3m")^2/"23.04"`

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Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Aircraft Wetted Area = Lateral Plane Span^2/Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane
S_wet = b_W^2/AR_w
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Aircraft Wetted Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - The Aircraft Wetted Area is the surface area that interacts with the working fluid or gas.
Lateral Plane Span - (Measured in Meter) - Lateral plane span is set of all linear combinations of 2 non-parallel vectors u and v is called the span of u and v.
Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane - Aspect ratio in Lateral Plane is the ratio of the span to the chord of an airplane wing.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Lateral Plane Span: 15.3 Meter --> 15.3 Meter No Conversion Required
Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane: 23.04 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

S_wet = b_W^2/AR_w --> 15.3^2/23.04

Evaluating ... ...

S_wet = 10.16015625

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

10.16015625 Square Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

10.16015625 ≈ 10.16016 Square Meter <-- Aircraft Wetted Area

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Aircraft Wetted Area = Lateral Plane Span^2/Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane
S_wet = b_W^2/AR_w

What is wetted area?

The surface area that interacts with the working fluid or gas. In maritime use, the wetted area is the area of the hull which is immersed in water. This has a direct relationship on the overall hydrodynamic drag of the ship or submarine.

How to Calculate Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio?

Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio calculator uses Aircraft Wetted Area = Lateral Plane Span^2/Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane to calculate the Aircraft Wetted Area, The Wetted area given aspect ratio formula is define that the wetted area of the aircraft is proportional to the lateral plane span and inversely proportional to the aspect ratio in the lateral plane. This implies that aircraft with longer wingspans and/or lower aspect ratios in the lateral plane may have larger wetted areas. Aircraft Wetted Area is denoted by S_wet symbol.

How to calculate Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio, enter Lateral Plane Span (b_W) & Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane (AR_w) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 10.16016 = 15.3^2/23.04.

FAQ

What is Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio?

The Wetted area given aspect ratio formula is define that the wetted area of the aircraft is proportional to the lateral plane span and inversely proportional to the aspect ratio in the lateral plane. This implies that aircraft with longer wingspans and/or lower aspect ratios in the lateral plane may have larger wetted areas and is represented as S_wet = b_W^2/AR_w or Aircraft Wetted Area = Lateral Plane Span^2/Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane. Lateral plane span is set of all linear combinations of 2 non-parallel vectors u and v is called the span of u and v & Aspect ratio in Lateral Plane is the ratio of the span to the chord of an airplane wing.

How to calculate Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio?

The Wetted area given aspect ratio formula is define that the wetted area of the aircraft is proportional to the lateral plane span and inversely proportional to the aspect ratio in the lateral plane. This implies that aircraft with longer wingspans and/or lower aspect ratios in the lateral plane may have larger wetted areas is calculated using Aircraft Wetted Area = Lateral Plane Span^2/Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane. To calculate Wetted Area given Aspect Ratio, you need Lateral Plane Span (b_W) & Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane (AR_w). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Lateral Plane Span & Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane 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 Aircraft Wetted Area?

In this formula, Aircraft Wetted Area uses Lateral Plane Span & Aspect Ratio in Lateral Plane. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Aircraft Wetted Area = Flat Plate Area/(Form Factor Drag*Skin Friction Coefficient)

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