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way for the infrastructure, thus contributing to an approximated 6% of climate
change. This costs about $5575 trillion (100,000,000 mi
2
× 5280 sf × 5280 sf × $200
per SF cost) as the heat is reflected back into space. The current statistics indicate
that 2% of the existing infrastructure undergoes annual repairs totaling to $12 trillion, with another $55.75 trillion spent in new infrastructure development annually.
The rate of infrastructure development is estimated at 1% annually. Other than the
infrastructure development and rehabilitation processes, road transport results in
frequent traffic jams that cost trillions annually [1, 2]. The fact that the current traditional transport system heavily relies on fossil fuels, which results in undesirable
emissions in the atmosphere, also makes it unfriendly to the environment. Compared
to the flying transportation technology, the new model is much more safe, convenient, and economical. A lot of research has been conducted in designing the flying
car, and it might help save both the environment and the economy upon its
completion.
The engineering disciplines have of late seen diverse integration of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models on a large-scale basis. This is a commendable
step that will significantly improve the affordability of the models and enhance their
power. The CFD model can also be adopted in the development of flying cars. It,
however, requires much more precision as the flying cars are much more complicated than the regular race cars and aircraft currently in use primarily due to the
additional features of its wings that support its deployment during takeoffs. This
study, therefore, aims to introduce a propulsive and levitative force model that can
be used in addressing the aerodynamics takeoff velocity and drag force computational fluid problems to enhance the performance of the flying cars. The research
will adopt the use of MATLAB software to illustrate the model.
Materials, Methods, and Simulation
The flying vehicle’s performance in the air is mainly determined by takeoff velocity,
propelling forces, drag force, stability, and proper control capabilities. These are the
areas that require significant attention, especially during the wing designing phase.
When creating the flying car’s flanks, the shape, aspect ratio, cross sections, and
surface areas must be considered as they will determine the stability, control, and
takeoff forces required for the maximum performance of the car. This research
involves an illustration of the Mach number contours and the physical model of a
complete 3D CFD, a k-omega turbulence mode required in a flying vehicle
(Fig. 11.1). To validate the reliability of a CFD design in designing flying cars, the
study will review various deployment histories involving its use.
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way for the infrastructure, thus contributing to an approximated 6% of climate
change. This costs about $5575 trillion (100,000,000 mi
2
× 5280 sf × 5280 sf × $200
per SF cost) as the heat is reflected back into space. The current statistics indicate
that 2% of the existing infrastructure undergoes annual repairs totaling to $12 trillion, with another $55.75 trillion spent in new infrastructure development annually.
The rate of infrastructure development is estimated at 1% annually. Other than the
infrastructure development and rehabilitation processes, road transport results in
frequent traffic jams that cost trillions annually [1, 2]. The fact that the current traditional transport system heavily relies on fossil fuels, which results in undesirable
emissions in the atmosphere, also makes it unfriendly to the environment. Compared
to the flying transportation technology, the new model is much more safe, convenient, and economical. A lot of research has been conducted in designing the flying
car, and it might help save both the environment and the economy upon its
completion.
The engineering disciplines have of late seen diverse integration of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models on a large-scale basis. This is a commendable
step that will significantly improve the affordability of the models and enhance their
power. The CFD model can also be adopted in the development of flying cars. It,
however, requires much more precision as the flying cars are much more complicated than the regular race cars and aircraft currently in use primarily due to the
additional features of its wings that support its deployment during takeoffs. This
study, therefore, aims to introduce a propulsive and levitative force model that can
be used in addressing the aerodynamics takeoff velocity and drag force computational fluid problems to enhance the performance of the flying cars. The research
will adopt the use of MATLAB software to illustrate the model.
Materials, Methods, and Simulation
The flying vehicle’s performance in the air is mainly determined by takeoff velocity,
propelling forces, drag force, stability, and proper control capabilities. These are the
areas that require significant attention, especially during the wing designing phase.
When creating the flying car’s flanks, the shape, aspect ratio, cross sections, and
surface areas must be considered as they will determine the stability, control, and
takeoff forces required for the maximum performance of the car. This research
involves an illustration of the Mach number contours and the physical model of a
complete 3D CFD, a k-omega turbulence mode required in a flying vehicle
(Fig. 11.1). To validate the reliability of a CFD design in designing flying cars, the
study will review various deployment histories involving its use.
11 Flying Transportation Technology