Software for designing an aerofoil

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the selection of software for designing an aerofoil, specifically in the context of a project focused on wing design. Participants inquire about tools for calculating lift, speed, and drag, as well as comparing custom aerofoils with NACA airfoils.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for software to design a wing and perform calculations related to lift, speed, and drag.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the specific calculations needed and suggests the use of CAD programs for drawing wings.
  • Links to resources such as FoilSim and a site for airfoil data are provided by participants.
  • There is a suggestion that writing a program to calculate airfoil lift coefficients using source or vortex panel methods could be straightforward.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the original poster's understanding of the design process, implying a lack of depth in their approach.
  • A later reply mentions that XFLR5 is working for the original poster, but questions if there are better options available.
  • Another participant mentions that COMSOL has a module relevant to aerofoil design.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best software for aerofoil design, and there are multiple competing views regarding the necessary tools and approaches for the project.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the original poster's familiarity with the design process, and there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of different software options without a clear resolution.

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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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