Virtual Windtunnel for Superstructure?

Discussion in 'Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics' started by ImaginaryNumber, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. ImaginaryNumber
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    ImaginaryNumber Imaginary Member

    Does anyone know if there is available a (free?) virtual windtunnel that one could play with various digital superstructure designs and see what sort of drag they had?
     
    ImaginaryNumber, Feb 15, 2012
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  2. fastwave
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    fastwave Senior Member

    OpenFoam is a free CFD package
     
    fastwave, Feb 16, 2012
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    ImaginaryNumber, Feb 18, 2012
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