Conference Proceeding
Dipak Kumar Sisodiya
Abstract
Ground effect is the increased lift (force) and decreased aerodynamic drag that an aircraft's/formula car’s wings generates when they are close to a fixed surface. When landing, ground effect can give the pilot the feeling that the aircraft is "floating". In cars, Ground effect is a term applied to a series of aerodynamic effects used in car design, which has been exploited to create downforce, particularly in racing cars. In this project, we look into what changes do ground effect have in creating the required downforce for the formula car.