Field Notes.
Technical analysis and engineering notes from the practice.
Performance Engineering Through Tyre Management | Pt. 2
Turning 'understeer' and 'oversteer' into numbers: the Neutral Steer Point, Static Margin and Stability Index — and how combined acceleration decides which tyres pay.
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Performance Engineering Through Tyre Management | Pt. 1
Managing your tyres can be the decider between first place and finishing out of the points. Here's a guide to getting the most from them.
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Racecar Performance Development: The 5 Key Factors (Le Mans Feature)
An exploration of the 5 most prominent factors determining racecar performance, and the methodologies used to approach their development.
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NEWS: Wavey Dynamics Completes STEM Research Pilot
Finding the best ways to drive racial diversity in STEM & Motorsport in collaboration with Motorsport UK & Mission 44
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24 Hours at Daytona: Technical Blog
24 hours of racing, opportunities for learning, meeting vehicular heroes & missed flights. This was an adventure packed few days in Florida.
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Wavey Dynamics x McLaren Auto
In July 2022 we started a consulting contract with McLaren Automotive, here are a few thoughts to close out the year.
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A Kiwi Story: Art Meets Motorsport
We recently had a great opportunity to transfer our motorsport know-how into something completely different for McLaren & Vuse. Here's how.
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An Engineer Loose in the F1 Paddocks..
We were at the British GP this weekend, and with paddock access, got to see a lot of the engineering activity behind the scenes...
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The Principles of Anti-Geometry
'Anti-Geometry' features on many of our favourite race cars, but what exactly is it and what are the physical principles defining it?
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Wavey Dynamics Concierge: Bringing Motorsport Technology To Your Driveway
Introducing the Wavey Dynamics Concierge. Bringing Motorsport Technology To Your Driveway
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Tyre Science; “Breaking barriers around F1 technology”
We've recently partnered with MegaRide - here's how we'll work together to make F1 technology accessible to the wider motorsport field.
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Wavey Dynamics and MegaRide partner up to break barriers around F1 technology.
We're excited to announce a new partnership with MegaRide, the technology company specialising in the development of advanced tyre models.
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Racecar Engineering Magazine Articles & Blogs
A place to keep up to date with the online content we write for Racecar Engineering Magazine published on their website.
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News: The Hamilton Commission Report
The Hamilton Commission has released the recommendations from their study into Black representation in motorsport. Our project was featured.
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Rising Rate Suspension: A Design Guide
Rising rate suspension designs have been used to optimise vehicle performance for decades. Here's a comprehensive design guide.
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Geometric & Elastic Weight Transfer and the Roll Centre
Weight transfer has two essential components. Here's an overview of each and some exploration of how to use this knowledge at the track.
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Reimagining Motorsport: MFT x Wavey Dynamics
Motorsport is in a period of transition, but who decides the destination? Here are our plans to reimagine the sport and where you can help.
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Understanding Diffusers | Pt. 2
Following on from Part 1. The next article looks at the effect of ride height and the presence of strakes into diffuser performance.
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News: Continuing the Charge for Diversity at the Autosport International Exhibition
Our director, Jahee is speaking on diversity at the Autosport International show this year, plus, we have an exhibition stand!
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Vehicle Dynamics: Tyre Sizing and Chassis Balance
Ever wondered why some racing cars have larger tyres on one axle compared to the other? The answers to your questions lay within :-)
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News: Partnership with Motors Formula Team
Wavey Dynamics is partnering with Motors Formula Team to provide engineering support to their racing and eSports operations this season.
Read →Understanding Diffusers | Pt. 1
A CFD study exploring the intricacies of motorsport diffusers. In Part 1, we investigate their sensitivity to various design parameters.
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Bugatti Bolide; An Engineers Take
The aerodynamic philosophy of this car is clear - work with the air rather than burst through it. Here are my thoughts on how they did it.
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Aerodynamics: The Tale of Longtails.
'Longtail' racecars feature extended rear overhangs, but what's the science behind them..? Welcome to the 'tale of longtails'!
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News: Wavey Dynamics at the M.I.A. School of Race Engineering
We're tutoring at the M.I.A. School of Race Engineering this Autumn! Hope to see some of you there!
Read →Biomimetics
"The emulation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems." Let's explore it a little.
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News: Black Representation in Motorsport
With the platform i have on Racecar Engineering Magazine, i saw an opportunity to voice some of my own experiences on race. Read it here.
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News: Wavey Dynamics joins the Silverstone Technology Cluster.
Wavey Dynamics has joined the Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC). Here's what we're expecting to accomplish through the relationship.
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Vehicle Dynamics: Lap Time Simulation.
Lap time simulation is one of the most important elements of race vehicle development. In this article we'll explore some basic techniques.
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Aerodynamics: Lift Theory
For a theory to be accurate it must provide a complete explanation. Here's a discussion on the mechanics of lift as i see it.
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Vehicle Dynamics: What Makes a Car ‘Balanced’?
In this article we explored chassis balance - What it means, the physics of it, what we want it to be and how we achieve it.
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Vehicle Dynamics Explained: An online series for Racecar Engineering Magazine
We have a series of articles on vehicle dynamics fundamentals published on the Racecar Engineering website.
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An Iterative Approach to Rear Wing Design.
After being asked by a client to develop an optimised rear wing, here's the process we followed to increase lift, whilst minimising drag.
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Vehicle Dynamics: Mercedes DAS (F1)
Many of you might have seen the fuss around DAS in 2020 F1 practise. But what's it trying to accomplish?
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Vehicle Dynamics: Roll & Weight Transfer
Where there is a lateral acceleration, you can be sure to experience weight transfer. In this tech bite i explain it's effect on cornering
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Aerodynamics: Vortices
In this tech bite, We discuss the phenomenon of visible vortices in motorsport. Discussing in a wider sense where they help, or hinder.
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Aerodynamics: Analysis of the Bugatti Chiron 300+
With the new Bugatti Chiron 300+ creating waves in the automotive world recently, in this tech bite, i explore the aerodynamic journey.
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APMotorsport Megane 3 Cup Project.
A write-up in summary of some hands on Vehicle Dynamics development conducted at the Nurburgring Nordschleife
Read →Cooling Vanes and the Heat Rejection of an Automotive Brake Rotor; a CFD Study
With many different types arrangements of brake rotor cooling vanes on the market. Which is actually the most efficient? Here we found out.
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Brake Disc Technologies; A Performance Comparison
There are 3 prominent brake rotor technologies used in modern vehicles. Some are more suitable to track use than others, let's explore why.
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