Aerodynamic Design Project

An aerodynamic design study. It moved a glider design from airfoil selection through wing sizing to lift optimization.

I designed a glider, starting with the airfoil. I ran airfoil analysis and selection across several configurations, using performance data sets. To size the wing, I built a model that compared multiple airfoils. This model drove my performance calculations. It let me compare the lift and drag tradeoffs of each configuration. I used experimental and published research data to support these decisions. I repeated the design process to improve lift performance. I chose a final configuration that balanced lift against drag.