Alternatively, you can watch our video user guide which is easy to follow with clear instructions. It will take just a few minutes to watch, before entering the AeroSim Portal:
AEROSIM PORTAL
The Professional Sail Design Online Portal
AeroSim is the first online sail design portal, providing you with rapid feedback on your designs. What used to be a long, tedious and therefore costly process accessible only to a chosen few has become a quick and simple procedure for anyone within the industry. Accurate results of the best possible sail geometry plus an efficient visualisation of the sail loads are available in less than 1 hour.
Core Features & Benefits
- Rapid Turnaround: Receive comprehensive simulation reports in approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
- Elite Technology: Utilises simulation methodologies validated through a decade of use in the Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup.
- High-Fidelity Accuracy: Employs advanced CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) to ensure precise results.
- Cost-Effective: A cloud-based solution that provides professional-grade engineering without the need for local HPC infrastructure.
- Data Privacy: We guarantee the privacy of your data.
Who is AeroSim for?
The portal is engineered for professionals within the maritime and yachting sectors, including:
- Sail Makers
- Naval Architects
- Yacht Designers
- Competitive Sailors
The service evaluates performance across various parameters, including single sail designs, multiple geometries, and specific race course scenarios.
FREE TRIAL – Enter the sail design portal and register to receive 5 tokens for free!
How the AeroSim Simulation Process Works
AeroSim utilises HPC (High-Performance Computing) infrastructure and industry-standard maritime software to automate the complex engineering workflow.
Your Input
The user provides a 3D sailing plan and the specific sailing conditions (wind speed, angle, etc.) to be investigated.
Geometry
The system automatically cleans and configures your 3D geometry.
Library Integration: If a hull or boom is not provided, you can select from our integrated library. The AeroSim service automatically scales and positions these components correctly.
Mesh
To ensure precision, the fluid volume around the sails, mast, boom, and hull is divided into millions of hexahedral cells. This high-density mesh allows the software to compute complex curvatures and intersections at the highest level of detail.
Results
AeroSim solves the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations on our HPC cluster. Within roughly 30 minutes, you receive a detailed PDF report containing:
Forces and Moments: Comprehensive tables of aerodynamic loads.
3D Visualization: High-resolution images showing pressure, velocity, and flow separation.
Post-Processing: Customized flow images and analytical data.
Your Input
You will need to provide a 3D sailing plan and the specific sailing conditions (wind speed, angle, etc.) you want to investigate.
Geometry
The system automatically cleans and configures your 3D geometry.
Library Integration: If a hull or boom is not provided, you can select from our integrated library. The AeroSim service automatically scales and positions these components correctly.
Meshing
To ensure precision, the fluid volume around the sails, mast, boom, and hull is divided into millions of hexahedral cells. This high-density mesh allows the software to compute complex curvatures and intersections at the highest level of detail.
Results
AeroSim solves the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations on our HPC cluster. Within roughly 30 minutes, you receive a detailed PDF report containing:
Forces and Moments: Comprehensive tables of aerodynamic loads.
3D Visualisation: High-resolution images showing pressure, velocity, and flow separation.
Post-Processing: Customised flow images and analytical data.
We recommend that you take a few minutes to read our online user guide before entering the AeroSim Portal to submit your designs:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is there a way to test the service before subscribing?
Yes. We offer a FREE TRIAL. Register for the portal today to receive 5 free tokens, allowing you to run 5 full simulations at no cost.
What software/mathematical models does AeroSim use?
AeroSim utilises CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), which solves the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations, running on high-performance cloud infrastructure.
Do I need to provide my own hull models?
No. While you can upload your own, AeroSim features a library of standard hulls that can be automatically integrated into your simulation.
