DragLoss:

Path: ACPro/ACProAerodynamics

% Compute drag loss using LiftAndDragJonesSearsHaack.

   This function is most useful for supersonic vehicles. It gives you the
   loss in delta-v due to drag. This routine uses Euler integration. 

   mdV/dt = T - D
   dV     = (T-D)*dt/m  
   dm/dt  = -T/uE

   Type DragLoss for a demo of the Concorde.

   Since version 2014.1
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   Form:
   dV = DragLoss( m, d )
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   Inputs
   ------
   m	(1,:) Mach number 
   d	 (.)  Data structure
             .l	(1,1) Aircraft length (m)
             .h	(1,:) Altitude (m)
             .p	(1,1) Standard Atmosphere
             .b	(1,1) Span (m)
             .s	(1,1) Surface area (m^2)
             .v	(1,1) Volume (m^3)
             .sL	(1,1) Lifting surface (m^2)
             .uE	(1,1) Exhaust velocity (m/s)
             .t	(1,1) Thrust (N)
             .m	(1,1) Initial mass (kg)

   ------
   Outputs
   -------
   dV	(1,:) Drag loss (m/s)

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Children:

ACPro: ACProAerodynamics/ConcordeLD
ACPro: ACProAerodynamics/LiftAndDragJonesSearsHaack
ACPro: ACUtils/SurfaceAreaEllipsoidRevolution
Common: Atmosphere/StdAtm
Common: Graphics/Plot2D

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