got another CFD run, this time with a different program and a simplified model. the results are very different (not nearly as good as before). i'm trying to make sense of what the parameters are that affect results and how exactly the programs calculate drag and lift. more details on my site, with pictures.
the original run was done in FLUENT with a very detailed model including internal airflow. new run was done with all internall passages blocked and much surface detail removed. i know this is comparing oranges to tangerines but i wouldn't expect the differences to be THAT great. hopefully reality is somewhere in between.
comments welcome.
the original run was done in FLUENT with a very detailed model including internal airflow. new run was done with all internall passages blocked and much surface detail removed. i know this is comparing oranges to tangerines but i wouldn't expect the differences to be THAT great. hopefully reality is somewhere in between.
comments welcome.

















