Assessing aerodynamic performance in cycling using computational fluid dynamics

Paul Mannion

NUIG

PhD candidate undertaking a double degree between NUIG and TU/e.

Abstract

Aerodynamic resistance is one of the leading challenges to overcome in elite cycling. To optimize cycling aerodynamics, estimates must first be made by means of wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics or track... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Paul Mannion (NUIG)
  2. Eoghan Clifford (NUI Galway)
  3. Bert Blocken (Eindhoven University of Technology)
  4. Magdalena Hajdukiewicz (NUI Galway)

Topic Area

Topics: Topic #1

Session

TE-1 » Technology I (14:10 - Monday, 29th August, ENG-2001)

Paper

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