calcul of the aerodynamic center with OF

Rider · July 26, 2012, 07:08

Hi FOAMers,

Currently, I use OpenFOAM to study aerodynamic shapes. I calculate my aerodynamic coefficients (drag and lift) with simpleFoam.

Is it possible to calculate the position of the aerodynamic center? If yes, how I can do that?

Thanks for your help.

Best regards,
Rider.

Rider · July 31, 2012, 03:11

Hi,

No ideas?

badoumba · January 7, 2017, 19:38

Hi Rider,

Did you finally found a way to locate it? I am trying to do the same.
Apart from ploting the torque along the middle line of my model for different angles of attack and see for which coordinate I have a constant torque, I can't see other solution for now. But haven't tested it yet.

July 26, 2012, 07:08	calcul of the aerodynamic center with OF	#1
Rider Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 72 Rep Power: 14	Hi FOAMers, Currently, I use OpenFOAM to study aerodynamic shapes. I calculate my aerodynamic coefficients (drag and lift) with simpleFoam. Is it possible to calculate the position of the aerodynamic center? If yes, how I can do that? Thanks for your help. Best regards, Rider.

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July 31, 2012, 03:11		#2
Rider Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 72 Rep Power: 14	Hi, No ideas?

January 7, 2017, 19:38		#3
badoumba Member badoumba Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 13	Hi Rider, Did you finally found a way to locate it? I am trying to do the same. Apart from ploting the torque along the middle line of my model for different angles of attack and see for which coordinate I have a constant torque, I can't see other solution for now. But haven't tested it yet.