Kite Lift Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Kite Lift (KL):

\[ KL = CL \cdot A \cdot d \cdot 0.5 \cdot V^2 \]

Where:

\(KL\) is the Kite Lift (N)
\(CL\) is the Coefficient of Lift
\(A\) is the Surface Area (m²)
\(V\) is the Wind Velocity (m/s)
\(d\) is the Air Density (1.229 kg/m³)

What is Kite Lift?

Kite Lift is the force generated by the wind acting on the kite's surface area, causing it to rise. It depends on the coefficient of lift, surface area, wind velocity, and air density.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Coefficient of Lift (CL) = 1.2
Surface Area (A) = 2 m²
Wind Velocity (V) = 10 m/s

Step 1: Use the formula:

\[ KL = 1.2 \cdot 2 \cdot 1.229 \cdot 0.5 \cdot 10^2 = 1.2 \cdot 2 \cdot 1.229 \cdot 0.5 \cdot 100 = 147.48 \]

The Kite Lift is 147.48 N.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Coefficient of Lift (CL) = 1.0
Surface Area (A) = 1.5 m²
Wind Velocity (V) = 8 m/s

Step 1: Use the formula:

\[ KL = 1.0 \cdot 1.5 \cdot 1.229 \cdot 0.5 \cdot 8^2 = 1.0 \cdot 1.5 \cdot 1.229 \cdot 0.5 \cdot 64 = 58.99 \]

The Kite Lift is 58.99 N.