Antenna Wind Force Screening
Compute force on antenna projected area from user-supplied design pressure and drag coefficient.
Result
Screening wind force (lbf)
360.000
Formula
Calculation logicFormula definitions and substituted values.
Screening wind force (lbf)
Projected area (ft²) * Design wind pressure (psf) * Drag coefficient supplied by engineer
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