AERODYNAMICS DEVICES

SPLITTER AND AIR-DAM• A leading edge on the front of the car,

relatively parallel to the ground• The air traveling above the splitter will

hit a vertical surface and become turbulent. This turbulent air is moving slow, creating a high pressure area.

• How high should the splitter be off the ground?• How long should the splitter be?

DIVE PLATES (Canards)• These fixtures are typically located on

the right and left sides of the front bumper , and are curved to redirect airflow at the front of the vehicle upward.

• Produce downforce

• They’re also used to alter the airflow along the sides of the vehicle

NASA DUCTS (scoops)• These air scoops are designed to

have minimal impact on airflow, while still creating an inlet for airflow

 SIDE SKIRT• Side skirts are somewhat similar in principle

to splitters. • in order to prevent high pressure air from

moving underneath the vehicle.

DIFFUSER • A diffuser is a portion of the underbody

which is shaped to create a location of increasingly larger air volume below the rear of the car. • The diffuser helps to accelerate the air

underneath the car which reduces its pressure. • It can also help redirect the airflow

upward, further improving downforce.

 SPOILER• spoilers on cars are used to prevent

lift by placing an obstruction in the path of lift-creating airflow.

WING • they are designed to directly

deflect airflow upwards, pushing down on the vehicle.• Airflow interacting with the wing

is forced up, so the vehicle is forced down.