An Access for Designing and Manufacturing of Aerodynamics Wings for a FSAE Vehicle

Abstract

An Airfoil has various parameters, controlling which, it is possible to design an application specific shape to serve a certain purpose. These parameters include, but are not limited to, Chord, Camber, Maximum Camber Position, Thickness, Maximum Thickness Position, Leading Edge Radius and Trailing Edge Radius. This research seeks to study the effect of change in such parameters in the design of a Custom Airfoil, for the application in the Front Wing of Formula Student Car. With most Formula Student Cars being traction limited, high-lift low aspect-ratio wings are desired for optimal increase in Lateral Acceleration under cornering circumstances. Owing to the relatively softly sprung nature of the car, it is also desirable to have a wing which is less sensitive to changes in ground proximity. Taking these factors into consideration, this paper delves into the design of a Custom Airfoil by varying four major parameters- Camber, Maximum Camber Position, Thickness, Maximum Thickness Position. The research then proceeds to manufacture the complex shape in the most economically efficient manner.