Where Can I Find the Complete Derivation of the Vortex Panel Method?

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The discussion centers on finding a complete derivation of the vortex panel method, particularly how to transform fundamental equations into a usable form involving influence coefficients. The original poster, Chris, has the solution but lacks the mathematical explanation and has not found sufficient resources online. He mentions a book titled "Low Speed Aerodynamics: From Wing Theory to Panel Methods" by Katz & Plotkin, which covers various panel methods, including the linear vortex panel method. Additionally, another user seeks numerical methods related to XFOIL, specifically for viscous simulations and boundary layer analysis. The thread highlights a need for comprehensive mathematical resources on the vortex panel method and related computational techniques.
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Hi,

Can anybody tell me where I can find the complete derivation of the vortex panel method (book / webpage)? It's easy enough to see where the fundamental equation comes from, but completing the integration etc. to get it in the form of influence coefficients is beyond me. I have the solution, but no maths or explanation to go with it and I haven't found anything on the net.

Thanks,
Chris
 
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In case you're wondering exactly what equations I'm talking about, I've attached them to this post. Problem.GIF shows the fundamental equations. Solution.GIF shows the equations in the more usuable form, the derivation of which I can't find.
 

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If anyone's interested, or somebody later digs up this topic, I've found a book that covers many different panel methods and techniques including the linear vortex panel method I mentionned above (different approach though to solving): "Low speed aerodynamics: from wing theory to panel methods" (Katz & Plotkin). It was very hard to get hold of, but was worth the effort.
 
ChrisHarvey said:
In case you're wondering exactly what equations I'm talking about, I've attached them to this post. Problem.GIF shows the fundamental equations. Solution.GIF shows the equations in the more usuable form, the derivation of which I can't find.

how these equations are derived? anyone who can put these here?
 
Hi All ,

Currently , i m using xfoil for sinmulation but i need the numerics of xfoil - viscous; vortex panel method with boundary layer analysis. Can anyone share with me

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