DrivAer Model

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The DrivAer model is a generic car model developed at the Institute of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at the Technische Universität München to facilitate aerodynamic investigations of passenger vehicles [1-8].

The DrivAer model is intended to close the gap between strongly simplified models such as the Ahmed body and highly complex production cars.

The model is designed as a modular vehicle with exchangeable rear end forms and underbodies, allowing for 18 different configurations.

The CAD geometry can be used in independent studies. Additionally, numerical and experimental results gained at the Institute of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics will be published in form of a database in order to facilitate the validation and future investigations of the DrivAer model.

A more detailed description of the model along with the geometry files can be found at: http://www.drivaer.com .

References:

[1] A. Heft, T. Indinger, N. Adams: Investigation of Unsteady Flow Structures in the Wake of a Realistic Generic Car Model, 29th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, June 27-30, 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Paper AIAA 2011-3669

[2] A. Heft, T. Indinger, N. A. Adams: Introduction of a New Realistic Generic Car Model for Aerodynamic Investigations, SAE 2012 World Congress, April 23-26, 2012, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Paper 2012-01-1068

[3] A. Heft, T. Indinger, N. Adams: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the DrivAer Model, ASME 2012, July 8-12, 2012, Puerto Rico, USA, FEDSM2012-72272

[4] S. Mack, T. Indinger, N. Adams, S. Blume, P. Unterlechner: The Interior Design of a 40% Scaled DrivAer Body and First Experimental Results, ASME 2012, July 8-12, 2012, Puerto Rico, USA, FEDSM2012-72371

[5] S. Mack, T. Indinger, N. Adams, P. Unterlechner: The Ground Simulation Upgrade of the Large Wind Tunnel at the Technische Universität München, SAE 2012 World Congress, April 23-26, 2012, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Paper 2012-01-0299

[6] J. Wojciak, N. Adams, T. Indinger, P. Theissen, R. Demuth: Investigation of Unsteady Vehicle Aerodynamics under Time-Dependent Flow Conditions, 29th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, June 27-30, 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Paper AIAA 2011-3349

[7] J. Wojciak, P. Theissen, K. Heuler, T. Indinger, N. Adams, R. Demuth: Experimental Investigation of Unsteady Vehicle Aerodynamics under Time-Dependent Flow Conditions - Part 2, SAE 2011 World Congress, April 12-14, 2011, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Paper 2011-01-0164

[8] P. Theissen, J. Wojciak, K. Heuler, R. Demuth, T. Indinger, N. Adams: Experimental Investigation of Unsteady Vehicle Aerodynamics under Time-Dependent Flow Conditions - Part 1, SAE 2011 World Congress, April 12-14, 2011, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Paper 2011-01-0177 Heft, A. I. and Indinger, T. and Adams, N.A. (2011), "Investigation of Unsteady Flow Structures in the Wake of a Realistic Generic Car Model", AIAA Paper 2011-3669.