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Aerodynamic Tunnel Tech Info


This images was deleted upon request from the owner. If you would like to view it, contact Stan Clayton

In an effort to provided tunnnel design data for sports racer designers, Stan Clayton took actual measurements off his Ralt RT41 Formula Atlantic tunnel. This data is the car that his son, Rennie, used to win the 2003 SCCA Runoffs.

Stan created an Excel data file from his measurements. Write Stan an email and ask for the file.

 


This images was deleted upon request from the owner. If you would like to view it, contact Stan Clayton

 

This is a rough profile sketch showing a cross section, front to rear.
tunnelairfoil.jpg (11625 bytes) This is a more accurate plot of the same cross section.
ralt_tunnel1.jpg (28824 bytes) A simple model was created with a  profile that Stan Clayton provided. Ted Miron performed air flow simulation using this model.
ralt_contours_centre_plane.jpg (54064 bytes) Contours of static pressure at the center plane.
velocity_contours_centre.jpg (66751 bytes) Contours of velocity magnitude at the center plane.

Revised: October 08, 2004.

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