"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
03/23/2014 at 13:30 • Filed to: Formula 1, F1, OppositeLock
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"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
03/23/2014 at 13:30 • Filed to: Formula 1, F1, OppositeLock | 0
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If you're not reading Somers' Bite Size Tech articles, and want to learn more about F1, do so now. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! blew my min about how these curved vertical strakes under the diffuser change the air during rotation of the chassis, and actually improve downforce.
For Melbourne the team have revised the inner vertical strakes, adding slots to the lower section of the elements, the strakes also feature a more aggressive curvature ahead of the slots which will manipulate the way in which the air flows around them. The strakes purpose is to aid the diffuser in yaw, creating pockets for the airflow to collate, maximizing the performance of the diffuser in its entirety. The slots will allow airflow to bleed off under rotation, further maximizing the pressure gradients at play.
desertdog5051
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
03/23/2014 at 13:40 |
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Interesting site. Thanks.
Gimmi-Sagan-Om-Draken
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
03/23/2014 at 14:12 |
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Experimenting with aero is fun and surprising. Start to speed up a car or plane and amazing things happen. The CFD is great to see now that its so powerful and fast!