Airplane Wing Lift: Bernoulli & Newton's Laws

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The discussion focuses on the calculation of lift generated by airplane wings, emphasizing the contributions of the Bernoulli effect and Newton's laws. The user seeks methods to quantify lift using specific wing profile data and mentions NASA as a valuable resource for obtaining detailed measurements. Tools like FoilSim II are highlighted for their capability to compute theoretical lift across various airfoil shapes and conditions. The conversation underscores the importance of accurate data and simulation tools in understanding aerodynamic lift.

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  • Understanding of Bernoulli's principle in fluid dynamics
  • Familiarity with Newton's laws of motion
  • Knowledge of aerodynamic concepts and airfoil design
  • Experience with simulation software, specifically FoilSim II
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  • Research the Bernoulli effect in relation to airfoil lift calculations
  • Explore Newton's laws as they apply to aerodynamic forces
  • Investigate detailed wing profile data available from NASA
  • Learn how to use FoilSim II for simulating lift across different airfoil configurations
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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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