In this final episode of our 8-part Wind Tunnel Explained series, Sauber F1 Team Head of Aerodynamics, Willem Toet, explains how we translate test results from 60% scale to real car, how we calculate forces based on various speeds and which limitations are imposed to F1 teams by the current regulations.

Watch parts 1-7 of this amazing series:

PART 1 - Basics of Wind Tunnel Design
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► basic principles, history
► open-circuit vs closed-circuit wind tunnels
► energy efficiency
► fan, foundation, seismic mass, vibrations
► air rotation and turbulence

PART 2 - Heat, Cooling & Airflow Optimisation
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► heat, cooling & radiators
► airflow optimisation

PART 3 - Test or Working Section
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► test section, settling chamber
► closed-jet, slotted-wall, 3/4 open-jet
► contoured-wall, adaptive-wall
► aerospace vs motorsport wind tunnel technology
► boundary layer reduction in motorsports

PART 4 - Model Motion System & Tyres
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► airospace vs motorsport model mounting systems
► model motion: yaw, pitch, roll
► wheels-on vs wheels-off, wheel steer
► wind tunnel model tyres vs. race tyres

PART 5 - Moving Ground Technologies
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► rolling road
► development: synthetic rubber vs steel belts
► development: suction control
► friction, cooling
► air bearings & vacuum pumps

PART 6 - Measurement Tools
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► load cells (6-/5-component)
► wheel load cells
► tyre patch load cells
► downforce, side-force, drag-force
► pressure sensors, motors, capillary tubes

PART 7 - The Myth of Smoke in the Tunnel
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► smoke wands, rakes, airflow visualisation

PART 8 - Model Size & Regulations
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► 50% vs 60% vs 100% model testing
► translation of model sizes and speeds
► FIA regulations and testing limitations
► wind-on restrictions

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