Rigid Wing Sail - Thrust Estimate
Along-ship thrust of a rigid wing sail given sail area, lift coefficient, relative wind and angle - Oceanbird/WindWings design principle.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Sail area | m² | |
| Lift coefficient | ||
| Apparent wind speed | m/s |
Source: BAR Technologies - WindWings
In short
Along-ship thrust of a rigid wing sail given sail area, lift coefficient, relative wind and angle - Oceanbird/WindWings design principle.