Aerodynamic balance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010348",
  "term": "Aerodynamic balance",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument for measuring the aerodynamic forces and moments acting on a test object within a wind tunnel. It quantifies components like lift, drag, and side force, along with pitching, rolling, and yawing moments, to assess an object's behavior in airflow. Measurements are converted into non-dimensional coefficients, such as the lift coefficient (CL) and drag coefficient (CD), by normalizing them with dynamic pressure and a reference area.",
  "see_also": [
    "aerostatic balance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aerodynamic-balance/"
}