Angle Of Attack (Noun)
Meaning
The acute angle between the direction of the undisturbed relative wind and the chord of an airfoil.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- When an airfoil pitches upward, the angle of attack increases, potentially creating lift or drag forces on the wing.
- To maintain stability and control during flight, it is essential for pilots to monitor and adjust the aircraft's angle of attack.
- Researchers carefully studied the relationship between the angle of attack and the aerodynamic performance of different wing designs.
- If an airfoil exceeds its critical angle of attack, lift starts to decrease, and drag increases due to flow separation.
- Aerodynamic engineers must carefully optimize the shape of an airfoil to minimize drag while maximizing lift at a specific angle of attack.