Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around determining realistic air velocities over and under an aerofoil during flight, particularly in the context of a plane traveling at a constant altitude and an average speed of 250 m/s. The inquiry seeks generalized values rather than specifics related to particular airfoil shapes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests information on realistic air velocities over and under an aerofoil, emphasizing the need for the velocity over the top to be greater than that underneath.
- Another participant suggests consulting the book "Theory of Wing Sections" for tabulated data on various airfoil shapes, indicating that such resources contain relevant information.
- The original poster expresses a lack of access to a library and clarifies that they are looking for generalized values rather than specific airfoil shapes.
- A later reply notes that the velocity ratio over the top of an airfoil typically ranges between 1.2 to 1.5, while the velocity on the bottom is usually just below 1 for most of the chord length.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on specific values, and there is an acknowledgment that the shape of the aerofoil significantly influences the air velocity ratios.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights the dependence on the shape of the aerofoil and the lack of access to specific resources for obtaining data, which may limit the accuracy of the proposed values.