SHD Sim Shape
Aerodynamic / hydrodynamic design
Compressible external aero, turbomachinery
SU2
In development.
This module is phase 5 — a full ui surface of its own. The solver behind it is chosen and its capability is known. SHD Sim is available today.
What it is
The applied form of the adjoint: driving a shape towards a performance target under constraints, iterating geometry and flow together. Compressible external aerodynamics is where SU2 is strongest, and it is a different activity from evaluating a design somebody else drew.
What this analysis needs from you
- A baseline design that already works, since optimisation refines rather than invents
- Constraints stated explicitly, since an unconstrained optimiser finds a useless shape
- Many flow solutions across the design loop
Typical uses
- Wing and body drag minimisation
- Hull form optimisation for resistance
- Diffuser and intake design
- Motorsport aerodynamic development
Industries
Sectors where this analysis is routinely asked for.
- Aerospace
- Automotive & motorsport
- Marine
- Wind energy
What comes out
- Optimised aero/hydro shapes
- Drag or resistance improvement history
- Active constraint report
- Trade-off curves
Backend
SU2
Chosen for this analysis type, with its capability verified against the module plan — not decided later.
Status
Phase 5 — a full UI surface of its own. Telling us you need this analysis moves it up the order — modules are sequenced by who is waiting for them.