Drag Equation Formula
Calculates aerodynamic drag force from dynamic pressure, reference area, and drag coefficient.
Formula
D = 0.5ρV²SCD
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering. Result unit: N.
Variables and units
- D — Drag Force (N): Aerodynamic drag force
- ρ — Air Density (kg/m³): Air density
- V — Velocity (m/s): Airspeed
- S — Reference Area (m²): Reference area
- CD — Drag Coefficient: Coefficient of drag