International Conference on Vehicle Aerodynamics 2018

The 12th International Conference on Vehicle Aerodynamics is taking place 16th - 17th October 2018 at Hyatt Regency, Birmingham.

Aerodynamics continues to make a contribution to the performance of vehicles and is increasingly more involved in aspects of design, development and testing. Further emphasis will be placed on the contribution of aerodynamics for the future to ensure demands are met. The conference will cover the latest developments and technologies in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and aerothermal design, test and development.  

For the full event programme click here.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Day 1 - Willem Toet, Former Head of Aerodynamics at Ferrari F1
Day 2 - Ron Ayers, Chief Aerodynamics at Bloodhound SSC

Key Presentations

• The Aerodynamic Development Of The New Porsche Cayenne- Porsche AG

• Prediction Method Of Snow Ingress Amount Into An Automobile Air Intake Duct Employing An Accumulation Model - Honda R&D Co. Ltd

• Wake Instability Of A Real Minivan Car - Liverpool University, ENSTA-ParisTech, Groupe PSA Peugeot-Citroen SA, Groupe Renault and GIE S2A

• Unsteady Aerodynamics And Its Effects On Stability Of Passenger Vehicles - Volvo Car Corporation

• The Advances In Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel Design: The Capabilities Of The Volkswagen's New Aero Akustik Windkanal (AAK) - Jacobs Technology Inc

Topics include:

• Sporting Applications of Aerodynamics

• Vehicle to Vehicle Aerodynamic Interaction/Stability

• Aerodynamics in Autonomous Vehicles

• Fundamental Flow Regimes and Structures

• Drag Reduction Techniques

• Aerodynamic Development

• Surface Contamination

• Advances In Wind Tunnel Design And Capabilities

To register for you place, click here

 CFMS will be attending the conference, if you would like to book an appointment  with us during the International Conference on Vehicle Aerodynamics, call 0117 906 1100 or email info@cfms.org.uk.