Airplane Wing Lift: Bernoulli & Newton's Laws

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The discussion centers on the lift generated by airplane wings, focusing on the contributions of the Bernoulli effect and Newton's laws. The author seeks to calculate the actual lift values using specific wing profile data but is currently facing challenges. Recommendations include utilizing resources from NASA, which provides detailed measurements and software like FoilSim II for theoretical lift calculations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurate data for understanding lift mechanics. Overall, the thread highlights the intersection of theoretical principles and practical application in aerodynamics research.
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Hello,
I am writing a research paper about the lift generated by the wings of an airplane.
It is about the extent to which the Bernoulli effect and Newton's laws each contribute to creating lift.

I planned on calculating the actual value of the lift generated by each, using data on the wing profiles of airplanes. But so far, I have only managed to get stuck.

Any ideas on how I should go about doing this?

PS Does anybody know where I can get detailed data/measurements of airplane wing profiles?
 
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A good starting point is NASA: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/bga.html"

They also offer several http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/freesoftware_page.htm" , such as:
"FoilSim II computes the theoretical lift of a variety of airfoil shapes. The user can control the shape, size, and inclination of the airfoil and the atmospheric conditions in which the airfoil is flying."
 
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