I managed to run the simulation of the first draft canard. I positioned and shaped it to complement the lower line of the side ducts.
Aerodynamically it is doing what it is supposed to. It raises the static pressure on the top surface and increases the suction underneath. This pressure difference yields the formation of a vortex which when working correctly will help manage the wheel wake. Unfortunately although aerofoil shaped, the suction on this first canard iteration is very peaky and too much on the nose of the element. The by-product is that the vortex health is suboptimal and dissipates too quickly.
There are some good opportunities to improve the aerodynamic properties drastically by redistributing the pressure and managing the vortex strength. This will benefit the local performance and downstream influence.
What do you guys think is it getting a bit more aggressive? More to come!
