CFD
Aerodynamic Mapping
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Unlock the Aerodynamic Potential
of your Vehicle
Catesby Projects has unique capabilities to fully realise the aerodynamic performance of your vehicle. We have the necessary skills for powerful and bespoke CFD Aerodynamic mapping, enabling race engineers to quickly identify the optimum ride heights and aerodynamic configurations that will minimise lap times.
An aerodynamic map is a multidimensional lookup table allowing key aerodynamic performance metrics to be instantly found for any parameterised vehicle setup within its operating window. It quantifies the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance envelope, revealing the configurations required to extract maximum aerodynamic performance, improve ride height sensitivities or deliver more robust performance. It will ultimately make you go faster.
CFD CONSULTANCY
Our aerodynamic maps reveal unprecedented insight into a vehicle’s aerodynamic behaviour and have been proven to correlate with both track and tunnel testing.
An Innovative Approach
to Aerodynamic Mapping
We employ a unique multidimensional sampling distribution method combined with an advanced spatial interpolation technique, in order to derive accurate and robust aerodynamic lookup tables. We also take advantage of a fully kinematic ride height changer tool, allowing automatic transformations of wheels and suspension elements in addition to wing geometries.
When combined with automatic CFD case creations, we can rapidly setup an entire aero map with minimal effort. The resulting lookup spreadsheets are powerful, yet intuitive to use, and provide a wealth of accessible aerodynamic data.
Results that match
Catesby Projects’ aerodynamic maps reveal unprecedented insight into a vehicle’s aerodynamic behaviour and have been proven to correlate with both track and tunnel testing.
3D Geometry Precision
Where CAD data of the vehicle is unavailable, we have exceptional capabilities to 3D scan and reverse engineer complex surfaces in order to create hyper realistic geometry.
Aerodynamic Mapping
Proven to Deliver Success
Our engineers have developed extensive expertise by mapping almost every major type of vehicle. This has given us intimate understanding of complex aerodynamic interactions and when coupled with real race engineering data, we can individually customise every map in order to maximise accuracy and efficiency.
Our CFD methodology has been developed from the ground-up to efficiently test at multiple attitudes and conditions, allowing us to reduce barriers to entry and deliver industry leading value. As a result, our maps have helped secure major race victories and championship wins in nearly all levels of motorsport categories.
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Our team of experts is able to support your needs with more CFD related services.
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