Thoughts on this front page article? http://www.slowtwitch.com/...ind_Tunnel_6443.html
Here's some questions and thoughts from a swim partner/professor whose work is in verification and validation in scientific computing
"Depends a lot on what models they are using. I don't believe 1-2% agreement w/ wind tunnel data, especially if they are putting the rider in the open air, whereas the wind tunnel has tunnel wall effects. I'd be more likely to believe delta values (rather than absolute drag values), but still not to within 2%.
Would like to know what CFD models they are using for turbulence. Looks like a large eddy simulation (LES)."
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Here's some questions and thoughts from a swim partner/professor whose work is in verification and validation in scientific computing
"Depends a lot on what models they are using. I don't believe 1-2% agreement w/ wind tunnel data, especially if they are putting the rider in the open air, whereas the wind tunnel has tunnel wall effects. I'd be more likely to believe delta values (rather than absolute drag values), but still not to within 2%.
Would like to know what CFD models they are using for turbulence. Looks like a large eddy simulation (LES)."
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