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== QBar == | == QBar == | ||
QBar, or dynamic pressure, is the product of velocity^2*(air density)/2 | QBar, or dynamic pressure, is the product of velocity^2*(air density)/2 | ||
* '''QBarUW''' Use this value for formula involving Alpha. It is the value of QBar restricted to the vertical plane airspeed components. | * '''QBarUW''' Use this value for formula involving Alpha. It is the value of QBar restricted to the vertical plane airspeed components contribution. | ||
* '''QBarUV''' Use this value for formula involving Beta. It is the value of QBar restricted to the horizontal plane airspeed components. | * '''QBarUV''' Use this value for formula involving Beta. It is the value of QBar restricted to the horizontal plane airspeed components contribution. | ||
* It is possible to calculate other dynamic pressures for special purposes, such as QBarU for control surfaces. | * It is possible to calculate other dynamic pressures for special purposes, such as QBarU for control surfaces. | ||