Aerodynamics for Formula SAE: A Numerical, Wind Tunnel and On-Track Study
2006-01-0808
04/03/2006
- Event
- Content
- 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.
- Pages
- 15
- 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.