I need to model a wing with limited coordinates, unfortunately the airfoil losses to much detail when modeled like this. is there any way to better represent this airfoil? Is there a way to spline between points instead of a straight line?
I input the following points into a dat file and developed a very blocky airfoil.
Hi Michael,
I second what Jochen just told you.
Additionally you can import an image as a background to model over. When modelling an airfoil like this pay close attention to the leading edge and repanel a couple of times to make sure it is smooth.
Cheers,
Stefan
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Hello,
I need to model a wing with limited coordinates, unfortunately the airfoil losses to much detail when modeled like this. is there any way to better represent this airfoil? Is there a way to spline between points instead of a straight line?
I input the following points into a dat file and developed a very blocky airfoil.
This was my result
Hello Michael,
... in Xflr5 "Foil direct design" there is the "Spline Foil". With this, you can very easy "repaint" your airfoil ...
regards
Jochen
Hi Michael,
I second what Jochen just told you.
Additionally you can import an image as a background to model over. When modelling an airfoil like this pay close attention to the leading edge and repanel a couple of times to make sure it is smooth.
Cheers,
Stefan