Performance of a windsurfing sail under steady condition
This research investigates the aerodynamic forces and moments acting on a windsurfing sail
during steady sailing. We performed wind tunnel experiments on a scaled-down sail model …
during steady sailing. We performed wind tunnel experiments on a scaled-down sail model …
Vortex flow of downwind sails
This paper sets out to investigate the vortex flow of spinnaker yacht sails, which are low-
aspect-ratio highly cambered wings used to sail downwind. We tested three model-scale …
aspect-ratio highly cambered wings used to sail downwind. We tested three model-scale …
Detached Eddy Simulation of a sailing yacht
Wind tunnel experiments on a 1: 15th model-scale yacht were modelled with Detached Eddy
Simulations, which allowed drawing the topology of the turbulent structures in the sail wake …
Simulations, which allowed drawing the topology of the turbulent structures in the sail wake …
[HTML][HTML] Water tunnel testing of downwind yacht sails
JBRG Souppez, IM Viola - Experiments in Fluids, 2024 - Springer
Downwind yacht sails, such as spinnakers, are low-aspect-ratio highly cambered wings with
a sharp leading edge. They are characterised by substantial three-dimensional flow …
a sharp leading edge. They are characterised by substantial three-dimensional flow …
Sharp transition in the lift force of a fluid flowing past nonsymmetrical obstacles: evidence for a lift crisis in the drag crisis regime
Bluff bodies moving in a fluid experience a drag force which usually increases with velocity.
However in a particular velocity range a drag crisis is observed, ie, a sharp and strong …
However in a particular velocity range a drag crisis is observed, ie, a sharp and strong …
The leading-edge vortex of yacht sails
A Arredondo-Galeana, IM Viola - Ocean Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
It has been suggested that a stable Leading Edge Vortex (LEV) can be formed from the
sharp leading edge of asymmetric spinnakers, which are high-lift sails used by yachts to sail …
sharp leading edge of asymmetric spinnakers, which are high-lift sails used by yachts to sail …
Numerical investigation on the effects of heel on the aerodynamic performance of wing sails
R Zhang, L Huang, R Ma, G Peng, Z Ruan, C Wang… - Ocean …, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of wind-assisted propulsion technology could reduce ship fuel consumption
and emission of pollutants. In the study, the effect of steady heel angles on the aerodynamic …
and emission of pollutants. In the study, the effect of steady heel angles on the aerodynamic …
Influence of wind gradient and ground effect on the aerodynamic forces of a Dynarig sail at large heeling angles
Q Zeng, X Lyu, W Cai, L Zhang, J Xu - Ocean Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
As marine scientific research expands into deeper and increasingly remote oceanic regions,
unmanned sailboats have emerged as invaluable tools for enhancing hydrographic …
unmanned sailboats have emerged as invaluable tools for enhancing hydrographic …
Experimental and numerical wind tunnel investigation of the aerodynamics of upwind soft sails
I Bayati, S Muggiasca, A Vandone - Ocean Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
The present paper reports an experimental/numerical study about the aerodynamics of sails
in upwind conditions. This work is part of a wider research frame carried out in the recent …
in upwind conditions. This work is part of a wider research frame carried out in the recent …
The force generation mechanism of lifting surfaces with flow separation
IM Viola, A Arredondo-Galeana, G Pisetta - Ocean Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Fins, wings, blades and sails can generate lift and drag in both attached and separated flow
conditions. However, the common understanding of the lift generation mechanism holds …
conditions. However, the common understanding of the lift generation mechanism holds …