Interactive CFD Models Bring Animated Cars to Life
3D models of Lightning McQueen and Jackson Storm have been uploaded to AirShaper's CFD analysis platform, allowing you to manipulate and analyze these iconic animated cars directly on your computer or mobile device. This follows a recent aerodynamic analysis conducted by RFK Racing's NASCAR engineer, bringing professional-grade simulation tools to the public.
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What is AirShaper?
AirShaper is a cloud-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) design tool that enables mathematical study of how objects interact with flowing liquids or gases. This technology represents a significant advancement over traditional methods - it's more scientific than covering cars with tape (as depicted in Ford vs. Ferrari) while being far more accessible than operating your own wind tunnel.
Access the Interactive Models
You can now explore and analyze the airflow around these famous animated characters through direct links to AirShaper's platform:
Lightning McQueen Interactive CFD Model
Jackson Storm Interactive CFD Model
Professional Context and Analysis
For those wanting to better understand what they're seeing in these models, RFK Racing's Aerodynamics/CFD Engineer Seth Dillard recently provided professional analysis of Lightning McQueen's aerodynamic profile, offering valuable context for interpreting the simulation results.
Beyond Animated Cars
If this sparks your interest in computational fluid dynamics, AirShaper maintains an extensive catalog of sample simulations covering various air, land, and sea vehicles, demonstrating the practical applications of this powerful design technology.
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