Rate of Climb Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Rate of Climb is:

\[ ROC = V \times \sin(fa) \]

Where:

\(ROC\) is the Rate of Climb of the aircraft (m/s)
\(V\) is the velocity of the aircraft (m/s)
\(fa\) is the flight angle relative to the ground (degrees)

What is a Rate of Climb?

A rate of climb is a measure of the total distance per unit time of the vertical component of an aircraft’s movement. In other words, it measures how quickly the aircraft is rising off the ground. The rate of climb is an important parameter in aviation, indicating the performance of the aircraft during the ascent phase of flight.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Velocity of the Aircraft (V) = 100 m/s
Flight Angle Relative to the Ground (fa) = 10 degrees

Using the formula and converting the flight angle to radians:

\[ ROC = 100 \times \sin(10^\circ) = 100 \times \sin(0.1745) = 100 \times 0.1736 = 17.36 \text{ m/s} \]

The Rate of Climb (ROC) is 17.36 m/s.