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Old 11th Apr 2009, 20:41
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From the momentum theory the induced flow can be calculated using the formula

Vi = √[ T / 2 ρ A ]
where

Vi Induced Flow Velocity [m s^-1]
T Thrust (approximately equal to weight in a hover). [N]
ρ Air Density [kg m^-3]
A Disc Area [m^2]

This is only an approximation, but is a good starting point for calculations involving the rotor system.

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