Aerodynamics

2.

Properties of the Atmosphere

2.1.

Atmospheric Structure

2.1.1.

Atmospheric Layers

2.1.1.1.

2.1.1.2.

2.1.1.3.

2.1.1.4.

2.1.1.5.

2.1.2.

Atmospheric Composition

2.1.2.1.

2.1.2.2.

2.1.2.3.

Atmospheric Particles

2.2.

Standard Atmosphere Models

2.2.1.

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)

2.2.1.1.

Sea Level Conditions

2.2.1.2.

Temperature Lapse Rates

2.2.1.3.

Pressure Variations

2.2.2.

U.S. Standard Atmosphere

2.2.3.

Tropical and Polar Atmospheres

2.3.

Atmospheric Variables

2.3.1.

2.3.1.1.

Absolute Pressure

2.3.1.2.

2.3.1.3.

Pressure Altitude

2.3.2.

2.3.2.1.

Air Density Variations

2.3.2.2.

Density Altitude

2.3.3.

2.3.3.1.

Temperature Scales

2.3.3.2.

Temperature Effects

2.3.4.

2.3.4.1.

Relative Humidity

2.3.4.2.

Effects on Air Density

2.3.5.

Variation with Altitude

2.3.5.1.

Pressure Variation

2.3.5.2.

Density Variation

2.3.5.3.

Temperature Variation

2.4.

2.4.1.

Viscosity of Air

2.4.1.1.

Dynamic Viscosity

2.4.1.2.

Kinematic Viscosity

2.4.1.3.

Temperature Dependence

2.4.2.

2.4.2.1.

Definition and Calculation

2.4.2.2.

Temperature Dependence

2.4.2.3.

Altitude Effects

2.4.3.

Compressibility Effects

2.4.3.1.

2.4.3.2.

Compressibility Factor

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