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Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 14:52
by hUirEYExbN
I assumed they meant flat plate boundary layer theory.

Maybe a typo or language issue led that to becoming flat plane theory.

Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 15:08
by godlameroso
I don't see a lot of flat planes in F1 other than the floor and plank...The rear wing is CERTAINLY not a flat plane, I would question the sanity of anyone claiming it is.

Or that it's boundary layer is the same as a flat plate for that matter.

Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 15:10
by TimW

Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 15:13
by godlameroso
That supposed to show how boundary layers propagate off a complex 3d shape and how it interacts with pressure gradients along it's contour? Sweet!

Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 15:19
by TimW
godlameroso wrote:
11 May 2021, 15:13
That supposed to show how boundary layers propagate off a complex 3d shape and how it interacts with pressure gradients along it's contour? Sweet!
Uhh, you asked a question, I provided a link with the answer. Sorry for doing that I guess......

Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 17:21
by godlameroso
TimW wrote:
11 May 2021, 15:19
godlameroso wrote:
11 May 2021, 15:13
That supposed to show how boundary layers propagate off a complex 3d shape and how it interacts with pressure gradients along it's contour? Sweet!
Uhh, you asked a question, I provided a link with the answer. Sorry for doing that I guess......
That answers the size of the boundary layer off the rear wing and how it interacts with the end plates? Just curious, because when I respond to people in such a half assed manner I rightly get chewed out around here. Now if we're being fair, I think I should be able to reciprocate.

Re: Flat plane theory

Posted: 11 May 2021, 21:32
by dans79
godlameroso wrote:
11 May 2021, 17:21
TimW wrote:
11 May 2021, 15:19
godlameroso wrote:
11 May 2021, 15:13


That supposed to show how boundary layers propagate off a complex 3d shape and how it interacts with pressure gradients along it's contour? Sweet!
Uhh, you asked a question, I provided a link with the answer. Sorry for doing that I guess......
That answers the size of the boundary layer off the rear wing and how it interacts with the end plates? Just curious, because when I respond to people in such a half assed manner I rightly get chewed out around here. Now if we're being fair, I think I should be able to reciprocate.

It gives you the fundamentals of aerodynamics. If you want any kind of detailed information about a complex 3d surface you need CFD.