Calculation of Aero Balance for an FSAE Car — Lesson 5

In this lesson, we will learn about the calculation of aero balance for an FSAE race car, an integral aspect of understanding and improving the handling characteristics of these vehicles. Aero balance is a complex phenomenon that involves understanding the distribution of the car's downforce between the front and rear axles and its impact on the vehicle's performance, particularly in high-speed corners.

In this video tutorial, we start from the basics, explaining what aero balance means and its significance in FSAE race car handling. We then take you through the process of calculating the aero balance, starting from importing and cleaning up your geometry, to defining your axis system, and finally computing the aero balance.

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