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windtunnel simulation software

windtunnel simulation software

windtunnel simulation software

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what software could I use to simulate a windtunnel.I want to investigate the drag on various aircraft nose modifications.

RE: windtunnel simulation software

Are you involved in an aircraft modification project wherein a device of some sort is fitted to the aircraft nose? (FLIR or movie camera of some sort)

If this is a one-off kind of project, keep it simple - don't get wrapped up in a big CFD analysis.  There are several books you can look at that will give you a good feel for the loads involved.  That should be sufficient for certification of a simple modification.

Steven Fahey, CET
"Simplicate, and add more lightness" - Bill Stout

RE: windtunnel simulation software

Why would you simulate a wind tunnel.  A wind tunnel simulates free flight however Fluent make a CFD software that might do what you want.  The reynolds number in a wind tunnel is different to that in free air and extrapolation maybe needed.  CFD and a lot of computing grunt is the best bet I think.

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