Article 5: Measuring Aerodynamic Performance

by | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorised

In our previous article we discussed the modelling aspects of aerodynamic performance with focus on wind tunnel testing, CFD and field testing. We will discuss methodologies to measure aerodynamic performance next. The measurement of the overall aerodynamic loading a...

Article 4: Modelling Aerodynamic Performance

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Uncategorised

In our previous articles we discussed the role and importance of determining sound performance metrics which define what success means within an aerodynamic development cycle. In this article we will shift focus to the modelling aspect. The three more traditional...

Article 2: Performance Metrics – Part II

by | Dec 6, 2024 | Uncategorised

In this article we continue with the subject of aerodynamic performance metrics, discussing how characterising the performance of “many” leads to substantially different challenges compared to the characterisation of “one”. We most often tend...

Article 1: Performance Metrics – Part I

by | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorised

We will start our new series on Aerodynamic Performance Modelling discussing performance metrics. The most basic questions in any aerodynamic development project are around the meaning of success. The performance metrics could be discrete and objective, for example...