Andrew McQuaide
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Part of Senior Project: Flow Simulation using Solidworks. Goals are to increase airflow velocity under the car as much as possible (low pressure system), to create the opposite effect of airfoil and pull the car to the ground. Notice a 'cushion' of air that forms behind the car where the velocity drops to almost zero, air moving over the top of the car rides over this cushion, which can be seen in video above. Air flow in the rear appears to create two vortex's, which can be seen in the rear shot. Notice laminar airflow in the front of the vehicle, and turbulent flow in the rear. Also notice how the standard air velocity in this test is 50 ft/sec, yet airflow over the car jumps to 80ft/sec. Air pressure in the test is related to the velocity of the airflow. Future goals are to get Solidworks to recognize the spoiler, which is being ignored in this test.