Aerodynamic Optimization and CFD Simulation of Flying Cars

Authors

  • Yipan Wang YK Pao School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/jaet.v1i2.47

Keywords:

Flying Cars, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Resistance Optimization, Numerical Simulation, SST k-ω Turbulence Model

Abstract

With the acceleration of global urbanization, the number of motor vehicles is increasing rapidly, and while this growth has improved people's mobility, it has also brought serious air pollution problems. In this study, we discuss the three main methods of aerodynamics research: experimental simulation, theoretical analysis and numerical calculation, and study the aerodynamic characteristics of the support and propulsion system of the flying car through CFD simulation.

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Wang, Y. (2024). Aerodynamic Optimization and CFD Simulation of Flying Cars. Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 1(2), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.62177/jaet.v1i2.47

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Received: 2024-08-26
Accepted: 2024-09-02
Published: 2024-09-06