Computational Aerodynamics
Summary
Front Wing
Figure 1: Front wing configuration. Surface pressure shown. (full image)
Rear Wing: Indy CART
Rear wing configuration of an Indy CART racing car, according to 1997 rules. Flow solution with VSAERO.
Figure 2: rear wing configuration. Surface pressure shown. (full image)
Rear Wing: Formula 1
Formula 1 rear wing configuration with four elements (as shown in the figure below at left). Computed spanwise lift distribution for each wing element (below at right).
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Structured Grid on Rear Wing Configuration (NSE)
Here is an example of structured multi-block grid on a 2-element rear wing configuration. Only half wing plotted, with grid plane corresponding to position of endplate.
Figure 4: NSE structured grid (same design as Figure 2.)
Related Material
(on CD-ROM)- Simulation of Full Car
- CAD models
- Panel Methods
- Grid Generation