This week marked a major leap in our project as we completed the analysis of all top plate test data and finalized CFD simulations for every forward-tested angle, achieving a significant milestone in validating our aerodynamic models. We meticulously calculated essential parameters from our raw data, including exit pressure, manifold pressure, inlet pressure, pressure recovery, and mass flow bled, ensuring our dataset is both comprehensive and reliable. With data from experimental tests, we tackled uncertainty calculations for the 30-degree test plate using RSS and statistical methods, securing the accuracy needed to identify meaningful trends and correlations. Additionally, we are actively exploring ways to animate our CFD simulations by saving them as videos, bringing our computational results to life with dynamic visualizations. On the creative front, we finalized the storyboard for our project video, laying the groundwork for an engaging and informative presentation that captures the excitement of our progress.

Looking ahead, we’re focused on refining our visuals by capturing higher-quality shadowgraph images and conducting CFD simulations for reversed and non-tested angles to fill data gaps and enhance our understanding. We’re also documenting and plotting our test data to uncover key correlations that will give us deeper insights into aerodynamic behavior and performance. As we continue making strides in both data analysis and visualization, the project remains on schedule, and we’re eager to keep pushing forward—stay tuned for more breakthroughs and captivating updates!