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$AERODYN

This section corresponds to the wind turbine modelling feature in Flexcom. Refer to AeroDyn Overview for further information.

This section contains the following keywords:

•*AEROFOIL INFO is used to specify the aerofoil data input file information.

•*BEDDOES-LEISHMANN is used to specify the Beddoes Leishmann unsteady aerodynamic modelling options.

•*BEM THEORY is used to specify the blade element momentum (BEM) theory options.

•*BLADE PROPERTIES is used to specify the rotor/blade properties.

•*DBEM THEORY is used to specify the dynamic blade element momentum (DBEM) theory options.

•*DESCRIPTION is used to specify AeroDyn header information.

•*ENVIRONMENTAL is used to specify environmental conditions.

•*GENERAL is used to specify general analysis options.

•*OLAF THEORY is used to specify the cOnvecting LAgrangian Filaments (OLAF) theory options (also known as free vortex wake model).

•*OUTPUTS is used to specify the AeroDyn output settings.

•*TOWER INFLUENCE is used to specify the tower influence and drag properties.