# aerodynamics model Projects at AI Tinkerers

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A computational or analytical framework that predicts the four fundamental forces (lift, drag, thrust, weight) and flow characteristics acting on a body in motion through air.

This technology employs high-fidelity methods, primarily Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and validated wind tunnel data, to simulate airflow over a 3D object. The model quantifies critical performance metrics: specifically, the magnitude and distribution of lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments. Engineers leverage this data to optimize designs for efficiency and stability, reducing a commercial jet’s fuel burn by 15% or maximizing downforce on a Formula 1 car at 200 mph (322 km/h).

- Official technology site: https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/airplane/aerodyn.html
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 1
- Result page: 1 of 1

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [Aerospace Engineering with AI](https://nyc.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_EIJLgkTIJvA)

I'm making LLM agents that feel like they do highly specialized reasoning. In this case, they work with a user to make an aerodynamics model for a drone that can be plugged into an airplane simulation.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers June Meetup at Betaworks! — 2024-06-27 — New York City
- Public talk page: https://nyc.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_EIJLgkTIJvA

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