Atmosphere
is an optional aircraft component that simulates the atmosphere parameters such as air density, pressure and temperature. It is not global and needs to be added to each aircraft that will use it.
If the Atmosphere
is not attached the AircraftController
and Airfoil
will use default air density, temperature, and other parameters which roughly equal typical sea-level values.
The only adjustable values are:
- T0 (sea level temperature) - the temperature in Kelvin at sea level.
- TL (temperature lapse rate) - drop in temperature in Kelvin for each meter climbed.
- P0 (air pressure at G0) - air pressure in [Pa] at standard gravity.
If using the NWH Aerodynamics on Earth-like planets these parameters can be left on their defaults.