FoilSim and CurveBall

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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Glenn Research Center

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

FoilSim II computes the theoretical lift of a variety of airfoil shapes. The user can control the shape, size, and inclination of the airfoil and the atmospheric conditions in which the airfoil is flying. The program includes a stall model for the airfoil, a model of the Martian atmosphere, and the ability to specify a variety of fluids for lift comparisons. The program has graphical and numerical output, including an interactive probe which you can use to investigate the details of flow around an airfoil.
Using the CurveBall applet, students learn more about aerodynamics by controlling conditions of a big league baseball pitch, including altitude(location), speed of pitch, and spin of pitch. The latest version has the ability to specify atmospheric conditions for the baseball game.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Simulations

Media Format:

Other

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
This software is in the Public Domain. It may be freely copied and used in non-commercial products, assuming proper credit to the author is given. IT MAY NOT BE RESOLD.