Aerodynamics for Formula SAE: A Numerical, Wind Tunnel and On-Track Study 2006-01-0808
The detail design and development of a high downforce aerodynamics package for a Formula SAE car is described. Numerical methods are first used to develop multi-element wing profiles which conform to FSAE rules while still generating high negative lift coefficients. A range of full scale wind tunnel testing data is presented for these designs, demonstrating their performance, both in isolation (free-stream), and on the car. Three different techniques are also developed for measuring the performance of a front wing in ground effect.
Citation: Wordley, S. and Saunders, J., "Aerodynamics for Formula SAE: A Numerical, Wind Tunnel and On-Track Study," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0808, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0808. Download Citation
Author(s):
Scott Wordley, Jeff Saunders
Affiliated:
Monash Wind Tunnel, Mechanical Engineering Monash University
Pages: 15
Event:
SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Vehicle Aerodynamics 2006-SP-1991, SAE 2006 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Mechanical Systems-V115-6
Related Topics:
Wind tunnel tests
Wings
Aerodynamics
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