Working with Sail-designers

Developing a high performance sail involves a variety of activities. Drawing and developing an initial sail-shape prototype, manufacturing, testing on a boat, and modifying and re-testing until the sail performs as desired.

The use of computer simulation significantly improves this sail-design loop, as it provides sail designers with the unique ability to review the performance of designed sails prior to manufacturing.

AzureProject allows sail designers to move effortlessly among the various phases of rig modeling, 3D sail design, fiber layout, and aerodynamic, structural and aeroelastic analysis.

SA-Evolution is a scientific approach to fiber layout, relying on robust aeroelastic analysis to achieve maximum results from fiber layout sails.

By virtually simulating the aero-elastic behaviour of sails in up-wind sailing conditions, comparing alternative fibers and layouts, and analyzing the resulting sail shapes, the optimal fiber layout distribution can be achieved.

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