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Where are multi-element wings more advantageous over single element counterparts, and what are some of the tradeoffs when it comes to undertray aerodynamics and packaging?
All this and more is discussed with University of Canterbury Motorsports Formula SAE team leader Paige Cuthbert while Tim White was at Highlands Motorsport Park to view their competition again against Auckland University. Construction, vehicle dynamics vs powertrain vs aero considerations, all aspects of a Formula SAE team build are touched on along with how the team takes things from simulation testing in software like Ansys through to wind tunnel testing while measuring the difference in expectations vs reality, along with some ‘low tech’ real-world testing to also help confirm the results.
0:00 - Paige Cuthbert, UCM Formula SAE
0:10 - Goal of Front and Rear Wings
0:30 - Downforce Requirements - Drag vs Weight vs Gains
1:10 - Vortex Generator
1:50 - Multi-Element Wings
2:23 - Aero Construction
2:49 - Design Process - Simulation and Validation
4:15 - Undertray vs Wings & Packaging
5:54 - Front Wing Airflow
6:34 - Heat Exchanger Efficiency
7:35 - Inlet/Airflow Tuning
7:57 - Learn More
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