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Old 03-17-2003 | 06:01 AM
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Default Reynolds number

The most basic formula for local Reynold's Numbers is this:
((Air density)*(Airspeed)*(Chord))(Absolute Viscocity Coefficient)

Where the absolute viscoscity coefficient = 1.7894x10^-5

The units are standard SI. This will give the Reynold's number at the trailing edge.

Reid