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What effect does the altitude of the atmosphere have on its density?
Simply put, the higher the altitude, the lower the density of the air molecules.
What effect if any does high humidity have on aircraft performance?
It decreases performance.
How does the Coanda effect influence the design and performance of aircraft?
The Coanda effect influences aircraft design and performance by allowing for better control and stability. This effect occurs when air flow sticks to a curved surface, which can be used to improve lift and maneuverability in aircraft. By utilizing the Coanda effect, engineers can design wings and other aerodynamic surfaces that enhance the overall performance of the aircraft.
How is it that the altitude decrease and the density of the air does what?
Altitude decreases, pressure increase, temperature decreases (some, but less effect than pressure), density goes up.
Describe the effects of altitude on the aircraft?
The higher an aircraft goes the less dense the air is. What this means is there is less air particles surrounding the plane. This has a positive and negative effect on the aircraft. The positive effect is there is less friction on the aircraft allowing for better fuel economy and speeds. The negative effect is that air flow is needed to create lift. If not enough air flows over the wing then not enough lift is produced to keep the aircraft at that height. They counteract this for high altitude aircraft by increasing the speed of the aircraft. It also has an effect on the engines performance. If you get high enough the air becomes so thin that there isn't enough air to support the operations of the engines. this is why there is a mixture lever on many aircraft to allow you to change the fuel/air ration depending on height/
What is the effect of the packing Density on the performance of the cooling tower?
Packing density affects performance by lowering the heat transfer capacity.
What effect does high density altitude as compared to low density altitude have on propeller efficiency and why?
Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes. Less efficient slow plane
What effect is at a low altitude?
One effect of being at a low altitude is higher air pressure, which can increase the amount of oxygen available for breathing. This can lead to improved physical performance and reduced risk of altitude sickness.
What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90 F and 1250 feet pressure altitude to 55 F and 1750 feet pressure altitude?
1,700-foot decrease.
How does drag effect flight?
Drag is a force that opposes an aircraft's motion through the air, affecting its flight performance. It is caused by the friction of air molecules against the surface of the aircraft and by the pressure differences created around it. Higher drag reduces speed and requires more engine power to maintain altitude and velocity, impacting fuel efficiency. Pilots and engineers must consider drag in aircraft design and operation to optimize performance and safety.
Why are Vortex Generators fitted on Tornado Aircraft?
Vortex Generators are fitted on both sides of the base of the Fin, on Tornado Aircraft, to generate a turbulence, so that the Rudder has an effect at altitude, otherwise the Rudder is flying in a vacuum, and has no effect on the stability of the aircraft, causing judder, with possible buckling of the spine to occur.
Can an odometer be used to determine the altitude of mountains?
An odometer is for distance travelled, not height. You need something sensitive to changes in atmospheric pressure, a barometer, for measuring altitude. Altimeters as fitted to aircraft are in effect barometers.
