Formula One Aerodynamics Challenge - Part 2: side pods, underfloor, fences and more
Formula One Aerodynamics Challenge - Part 2: side pods, underfloor, fences and more
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Formula One Aerodynamics Challenge - Part 2: side pods, underfloor, fences and more
For other aero updates:
- Part 1: https://youtu.be/PgogIbld-Ko
- Part 3: https://youtu.be/HXVBs7JgUis
- Part 4: https://youtu.be/fPTmyrmEJn8
Simulations:
Original car: https://app.airshaper.com/projects/voyager-airshaper-adcc85
Aero Package 1: https://app.airshaper.com/projects/voyager-airshaper-20adc9
Aero Package 2: https://app.airshaper.com/projects/voyager-airshaper-4b4532
In this video, we present the second set of aero updates to the Voyager-AirShaper F1 car.
The redesign has been based on:
- Input from the talented people who contributed to the AirShaper Reddit channel
- Input from AirShaper (supported by aerodynamic shape optimization)
We've focused on a number of areas:
SIDEPODS
- Bring them forward
- Add more curvature at the front / less curvature at the rear to avoid separation at the rear
STRAKES
- Bring the second fence to the top of the underfloor to reduce flow curvature
- Reduce the exit angle of the inner fence
- Make the first part of the fences curved and straighten them just before they bend outward, to aid vortex formation
BIB
The BIB has been made sharper, to reduce the pressure build up.
REAR WING
- Single instead of double support arm
- Modification of the swan neck to reduce flow separation at the suction side
OTHER
- The mirrors have been mounted onto the sidepods, eliminating the lateral support beam
- The profile of the Halo has been modified
A MASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS AERO PACKAGE
And a special thanks to the guys at Voyager for implementing all of the community suggestions
Links
General: https://www.airshaper.com /// https://www.voyager.be/
F1 Challenge: https://airshaper.com/f1-aerodynamics-challenge
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/airshaper/
Contact: info@airshaper.com
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