Camber measurement?

From: Bruce McCrory <bruce_at_kbdmcc.net>
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 05:10:10 -0000

Someone told me once that camber on airfoils of indoor (duration)
models is measured from the plane created between the spar bases
(LE/TE) and highest point of the rib. I simply accepted the
explanation. It's easy to remember.

However, when looking at the bazzillion terms for conventional
airfoils, I think the measurement is from "mean chord". The terms can
easily confuse. The rib camber is typically called out on plans.

The question I pose is: How do you determine camber?

Bruce in Seattle



 
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