Aerodynamics Made Easy - Car CFD Analysis Explained: Step-by-Step Guide

Explore a step-by-step guide on using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze the aerodynamics of a sports car. Learn how to set up a simulation using the AirShaper platform, with a focus on the Aquilo concept car model. Discover key aspects of aerodynamic analysis, including pressure clouds, pressure maps, friction maps, 3D streamlines, noise estimation, and force calculations. Gain insights into energy losses, drag sources, pressure distribution, airflow patterns, and wind noise sources. Understand how to interpret results for various car components such as the front splitter, mirrors, internal air channels, wheels, and tail. Visualize airflow around the windscreen, underneath the car, and through internal channels. Calculate radiator flow rates and individual element forces to comprehensively assess a vehicle's aerodynamic performance.