Methods & application
Develop the package, not just the part.
Aerodynamic development starts with a clear question: what does the vehicle need to do, and which part of the airflow limits it? This blog follows the work that connects that question to geometry, simulation and design decisions.
Define the study
Set the vehicle configuration, operating conditions and performance objectives before comparing designs. Prepare the geometry and identify the surfaces and cooling paths that the study needs to represent.
Compare the complete vehicle
Explore splitters, wings, diffusers and bodywork as parts of one aerodynamic system. Examine force reports alongside flow fields to understand how a geometry change affects the rest of the car.
Turn comparisons into design decisions
Use the results to explain the trade-off between load, drag, balance and cooling. Document the simulation conditions and numerical checks so the reasoning behind each design choice remains clear.