Vortex Lattice Method: Find Airfoil Equation for Designing

AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers on using the Vortex Lattice Method (VLM) for airfoil design, specifically seeking the equation for an airfoil. A link to the NACA airfoil equations is provided for reference. However, it is clarified that VLM cannot be used to design an airfoil directly, as it models lifting surfaces with horseshoe vortices and does not account for airfoil thickness. While there are methods to simulate camber effects, the limitations of VLM in airfoil design are emphasized. Understanding these constraints is crucial for effective application of the Vortex Lattice Method in aerodynamics.
Kancha
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Engineering news on Phys.org
The equation for NACA airfoils is in the link, together with a description. What more information do you need to get started? Where do you get stuck?
 
Kancha said:
Hello!
I have some queries regarding Vortex Lattice Method.
I want to design an airfoil using Vortex Lattice Method. For that, I need to find out the equation of airfoil first.
So how exactly am I going to do that?
Please refer the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NACA_airfoil#Equation_for_a_symmetrical_4-digit_NACA_airfoil

Thank you!
You cannot use vortex lattice to design an airfoil. Vortex lattice models lifting surfaces as a series of horseshoe vortices on surfaces of zero thickness. There are ways that you to some extent simulate the effects of airfoils camber using vortex lattice method but in general the vortex lattice method does not take into account the airfoil.
 
How did you find PF?: Via Google search Hi, I have a vessel I 3D printed to investigate single bubble rise. The vessel has a 4 mm gap separated by acrylic panels. This is essentially my viewing chamber where I can record the bubble motion. The vessel is open to atmosphere. The bubble generation mechanism is composed of a syringe pump and glass capillary tube (Internal Diameter of 0.45 mm). I connect a 1/4” air line hose from the syringe to the capillary The bubble is formed at the tip...
Thread 'Physics of Stretch: What pressure does a band apply on a cylinder?'
Scenario 1 (figure 1) A continuous loop of elastic material is stretched around two metal bars. The top bar is attached to a load cell that reads force. The lower bar can be moved downwards to stretch the elastic material. The lower bar is moved downwards until the two bars are 1190mm apart, stretching the elastic material. The bars are 5mm thick, so the total internal loop length is 1200mm (1190mm + 5mm + 5mm). At this level of stretch, the load cell reads 45N tensile force. Key numbers...
I'd like to create a thread with links to 3-D Printer resources, including printers and software package suggestions. My motivations are selfish, as I have a 3-D printed project that I'm working on, and I'd like to buy a simple printer and use low cost software to make the first prototype. There are some previous threads about 3-D printing like this: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/are-3d-printers-easy-to-use-yet.917489/ but none that address the overall topic (unless I've missed...
Back
Top