Software for designing an aerofoil

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The discussion centers on software for designing and analyzing aerofoils, specifically for a project focused on wing design. Key recommendations include using FoilSim for interactive airflow simulations and XFLR5 for analyzing lift, speed, and drag. Additionally, COMSOL is mentioned as a potential tool for comparing custom aerofoils with NACA airfoils. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying calculations involved in aerodynamics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of aerodynamics principles
  • Familiarity with CAD software for wing design
  • Knowledge of lift coefficients and drag calculations
  • Experience with simulation tools like FoilSim and XFLR5
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced features of XFLR5 for detailed aerofoil analysis
  • Learn how to use FoilSim for simulating airflow around airfoils
  • Investigate COMSOL's capabilities for aerodynamics simulations
  • Study NACA airfoil characteristics and their impact on lift and drag
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Aerospace engineers, students in aerodynamics, and anyone involved in wing design and performance analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi ,i am doing an project 'Designing a wing' ,Can anyone please tell me which software do we use for designing a wing,i searched on the web but didn't find the appropriate one.


many thanks.
 
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What are you trying to calculate? Do you just want to draw a wing with a CAD program?

Please provide more information.

Thanks
Matt
 
Try this:
http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads.html
 
It's relatively straightforward to write a program to calculate airfoil lift coefficients using a source or vortex panel method.
 
CFDFEAGURU said:
What are you trying to calculate? Do you just want to draw a wing with a CAD program?

Please provide more information.

Thanks
Matt

i want to calculate the lift ,speed n drag
 
minger said:
Try this:
http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads.html

thanks ,XFLR5 is working,is there any other better than that.
 
Do you even know what you are doing? My guess is no and that you are going to click buttons on whatever program you get your hands on.
 
Cyrus said:
Do you even know what you are doing? My guess is no and that you are going to click buttons on whatever program you get your hands on.

i need to compare the aerofoils that i made with the NACA airfoils,How does each factor affects the lift
 
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I hear COMSOL has a module for these things.
 

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