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Here's an example of Blender's blistering pace. An Open Source extension to Blender that offers annotation to the objects viewable and selectable, to add information and context.
Whatever is next?
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10-31-2024, 05:39 PM
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Years ago Cleetus McFarland had his bodyless car tested in a wind tunnel.
Now he's back with a body. Cool stuff IMHO.
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10-31-2024, 06:38 PM
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Wind tunnels are fun.
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I agree, when you can afford it.  |
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11-08-2024, 10:54 PM
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Another Blender CFD tutorial. It's not to OpenFOAM level yet, but the possibility is there.
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That apparent cowl recirculation at the base of the windshield IMO goes a long way towards the hazards in making that the engine air intake location, and further reducing that bubble that the windshield has formed, in creating its own drag reducing bubble.
Although I'm not seeing the real world accuracy in the in the streamlines especially post cab.
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