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Hello, Ive been a long time lurker here on this board - a search usually finds the information I'm interested in, so I haven't ever really needed to post.
I am trying to derive a simple (read: very simple - no Crr, Δm, a, etc.) mathematical model for the rate of fuel consumption with regards to air resistance only, assuming constant V and m.
So far I've gotten:
B=(BSFC/ρη)Fd
Where η, efficiency, Fd, drag force, and ρ, energy density, are known.
η=1/(BSFC*ρ) => BSFC=1/(η*ρ)
B=fuel consumption (which I'm ultimately trying to find in gal/100mi).
I figure this would be the correct thread. Am I on the right track? If not, any insight would be great.
Thanks, and nice to finally meet everyone!
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