Shell Eco Marathon - Aerodynamics Course

Explore the fundamentals of aerodynamics in this comprehensive lecture tailored for the Shell Eco Marathon competition at UCLA. Delve into key concepts such as laminar versus turbulent flow, pressure and friction drag, drag coefficients, Reynolds number, boundary layers, and flow separation. Gain insights into Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), covering modeling, meshing, discretization, and iteration processes. Discover the intricacies of wind tunnel testing, including components, blockage factors, wall effects, scaled model testing, force measurements, and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Conclude with an in-depth discussion of UCLA's eco marathon design, applying the learned principles to real-world engineering challenges.