Panels vs Vortex Lattice

July 25, 2006, 11:10

Hi,

Does anyone know what the advantage is of a panel method with let's say, sources and doublets in stead of a pure vortex lattice method.

Are there some general well known advantages or drawbacks for either of those potential methods?

Thanks,

Gerrit

July 25, 2006, 13:02

Vortex lattice does not model thickness, and all bodies are lifting bodies. So for example a basic vortex lattice method cant study the influence of an airplane body on the wings efficiency.

A vortex lattice if very easy to implement. A panel code a bit more difficult.

July 25, 2006, 11:10	Panels vs Vortex Lattice	#1
Gerrit Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, Does anyone know what the advantage is of a panel method with let's say, sources and doublets in stead of a pure vortex lattice method. Are there some general well known advantages or drawbacks for either of those potential methods? Thanks, Gerrit

July 25, 2006, 13:02	Re: Panels vs Vortex Lattice	#2
Nico Guest Posts: n/a	Vortex lattice does not model thickness, and all bodies are lifting bodies. So for example a basic vortex lattice method cant study the influence of an airplane body on the wings efficiency. A vortex lattice if very easy to implement. A panel code a bit more difficult.

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