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originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: FredT
I SO want to visit their wind tunnel.
originally posted by: BASSPLYR
a reply to: GBP/JPY
I saw footage of the wing bending test. Its hard to believe unless you see it with your own eyes. The wing bent like 60 degrees befor snapping. Its reassuring when on a flight with turbulance and you see the wing bouncing around.
originally posted by: Dr X
Its a shame they don't give more info about the simulation.
I think it must be direct numerical simulation (DNS) to require a supercomputer.
This bypasses using turbulence models so you can directly resolve the effects of turbulence by solving Navier-Stokes equations on a high resolution grid, which requires a huge amount of computation.
The current landing gear doesn't look very aerodynamic, it could definitely be redesigned to cause less drag.
originally posted by: Dr X
that's interesting, thanks.
I guess the other important thing is the vortices. The low pressure associated with them might draw the front of the plane down. Similar to the down-force that F1 cars use.
originally posted by: Blackfinger
a reply to: F4guy
Cross wind landings is where Id be looking into.