Sail shape optimization

The flow solver has been successfully coupled with modeFrontier to optimize flying shapes. Typical results see improvements in the order of 3% of the performance of sailsets.

The optimization also gives a great insight into the depowering capabilities of the sailset.

Parametric analysis

Optimization studies often start as parametric studies; this is useful to decrease the number of variables.

2D parametric analysis of the effect of camber

2D parametric analysis of the effect of twist

Genetic algorithm optimization

Preliminary range of designs tested when optimizing (pressure contours on suction/leeward side)

Preliminary range of designs tested when optimizing (pressure graph on section 10m ab. wl.)