Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
At a glance
Meaning of Aerodynamics
The study of airflow and the forces it produces on an aircraft.
More about Aerodynamics
Wing shape, orientation to the airflow, speed and air density affect lift and drag. Aerodynamics explains how these forces arise from the aircraft's interaction with air.
Lift, weight, thrust and drag are the four main forces considered in flight. Their balance helps explain acceleration, climbing and descending.