5.6 - Example of Weather Radar Design
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What is a control volume in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Focus on the space defined by boundaries.
Define drag force.
💡 Hint: Think about how wind resists movement.
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What is the primary focus of fluid mechanics as related to radar design?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of wind on structures.
True or False: The control volume approach is less effective than the system approach in fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences between the two methods.
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Given a wind tunnel test indicates a drag coefficient of 0.3 for a specified weather radar model at a wind speed of 150 km/hr, calculate the drag force exerted if the wind density is 1.225 kg/m³ and the frontal area is 2 m².
💡 Hint: Use the drag equation to first find the effective forces.
During simulations, a weather radar shows lift forces at increasing angle of attack due to wind. Find critical conditions when the lift equals the radar's weight of 120 N given a lift coefficient of 1.5.
💡 Hint: You'll need to isolate V in your equations before plugging in the values.
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