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Tokai University: Solar car aerodynamics
The Tokai University Solar Car Team uses Cradle CFD for their World Solar Challenge vehicle optimisation.
The Solar Car Team at the Tokai University Student Project Center (Kanagawa, Japan) has to be considered one of the premier student‑led solar car design teams in the world after winning back-to-back World Solar Challenge races (2009 and 2011) in Australia. A critical aspect of successful vehicle design is minimizing high speeds while using minimal energy. The Tokai student‑led team used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize the vehicle geometry. In particular, they used Cradle CFD SC/Tetra for the simulations. Following are highlights from an interview with the Tokai team that discussed the educational advantages and usability of SC/Tetra in this challenging environment.
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