How Do I Calculate the Vertices for a 3D NACA 0015 Profile?

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To calculate the vertices for a 3D NACA 0015 profile, one must first understand that NACA codes define 2D airfoil cross-sections, with the NACA 0015 indicating a symmetrical airfoil with 0 camber and 15% thickness. The 3D representation requires additional design considerations, such as blending between different airfoils from the root to the tip, as the NACA definition does not provide lateral dimensions. To create a 3D model in Gambit, the user needs to derive the 2D coordinates of the NACA 0015 profile and then determine how to transition these coordinates into three dimensions. The process involves calculating the vertices based on the chord length and thickness, followed by designing the blend line for the 3D shape. Ultimately, the detailed method for obtaining the vertices involves both mathematical calculations and design decisions.
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Hello,
How can I draw a 3dimensional NACA 0015 .?
What should i calculate ?
 
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i believe NACA0015 means 0 camber at the leading point of the airfoil and having 15% thickness of the chord line... so i guess u only need the chord length..
 
Airfoils is symetric. NACA codes give a cross section of the airfoil which is 2-D it does not say anything about the airfoil in the lateral direction
 
it is a little bit complicated , i don't know how to do that ,However i have to draw it or at least any other airfoils as a 3d .
Since i am workin on a darrius 3d wind turbine , modeling and simulatin using CFD , fluent and gambit
 
The NACA definitions are cross sections like was already mentioned. They have nothing to do with a 3rd dimension. That is up to the designer and usually involves blending between different airfoils as you travel from the root to the tip.
 
So , thre is no way to draw it as a 3 dimensional , the only way is to get its dimensions in 2d , then it is up to me to decide the blend line to make it as 3d, is that right ?

Anyway , thanks all fr your reply
 
How can I get the vertices of the NACA0015 profile for designing it in Gambit? Can u tell me the detailed way of doing so??
 
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