Application of Functional Design Method to Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Optimization in Initial Design Stage

2009-01-1166

04/20/2009

Event
SAE World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
Exterior shape of automobile can be represented by shape function through this study so that aerodynamic shape parameters can be easily controlled and changed. Also ordinary geometric information can be extracted easily from shape function model by simple calculations. It is possible to predict the aerodynamic performance of functional virtual car models which are transformed continually by developing automated program in initial design stage that includes all of above process. Innovative vehicle design process with exterior design guide will be proposed for stylist, engineer and packaging department in order to achieve low aerodynamic drag and high fuel efficiency targets.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1166
Pages
5
Citation
Rho, J., Ku, Y., Lee, D., Kee, J. et al., "Application of Functional Design Method to Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Optimization in Initial Design Stage," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-1166, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1166.
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Published
Apr 20, 2009
Product Code
2009-01-1166
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English