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Momentum theory

 

Momentum theory

The momentum theory is a mathematical theory describing a simple model of a helicopter rotor.

The rotor is modeled as an infinitesimal thin disc, inducing a constant and vertical velocity. The basic state of an helicopter is hovering. This disc creates a flow around the rotor. Under certain mathematical premises of the fluid, there can be extracted a mathematical conection between power, radius of the rotor, torque and induced velocity. Friction is not included.


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