aviation-math
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Different methods to calculate distances, bearing and projections for aviation related software
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TypeScript
import { Degrees, Knots, NauticalMiles } from "./common";
/**
* This function calculates the turn radius of an airplane is nautical miles based
* on its speed and the bank angle.
*
* @example
* const radius = getTurnRadius(
* 450, // speed in knots
* 30 // bank angle
* );
* // radius = ~5
*
* @param speed The speed given in knots
* @param bankAngle The bank angle in degrees
* @returns The turn radius in nautical miles
*/
export declare function getTurnRadius(speed: Knots, bankAngle: Degrees): NauticalMiles;