Flexcom > Data Inputs > $AERODYN > *TAIL FIN AERODYNAMICS

Purpose

To specify input data relating to tail fin aerodynamics.

Theory

Refer to AeroDyn Overview for further information.

Keyword Format

Two lines of data, to enable tail fin aerodynamics and to specify the relevant input file.

TFinAero=Calculate tail fin aerodynamics

TFinFile=Tail fin aerodynamics input file

Set Calculate tail fin aerodynamics to TRUE to enable the computations (disabled by default). Use Tail fin aerodynamics input file to identify the input file for the tail fin aerodynamics. Refer to NREL AeroDyn documentation for information on how to use this feature.

Table Input

Input:	Description
Tail fin aerodynamics:	This option allows you to activate the tail fin aerodynamics calculation (disabled by default).
Tail fin aerodynamics input file:	This input allows you to specify the input file for the tail fin aerodynamics. Refer to NREL AeroDyn documentation for information on how to use this feature.