Experimental Aerodynamics; Sport Aerodynamics; Paragliding; Wind Tunnel; ProCap; Side Force; Flow Recirculation
Abstract :
[en] The aerodynamic performance of a particular shape of small-scale fairing for paragliding is investigated in wind tunnel using ProCap measurement system. A small comparison of the performance of the ProCap system with RANS is also presented.
Research Center/Unit :
Wind Tunnel Lab - ULiège
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Dehareng, Simon ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Interactions Fluide-Structure - Aérodynamique expérimentale
Andrianne, Thomas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Aéroélasticité et Aérodynamique expérimentale
Language :
English
Title :
Aerodynamic Performance of a Fairing for Paragliding