North American Eagle Aerodynamics Engineer Darren Grove shows us how the use of clever pre-processing, flow analysis and post processing software helped reduce the drag and improver the stability characteristics of the NAE vehicle. This long but fascinating presentation looks a lot at the design of the aft suspension fairings fitted to the car. It is a fascinating look at aerodynamic concepts above the speeds usually seen in motorsport.
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