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AeroEdge Academy – Level I | Fundamentals of aero testing

AeroEdge Academy - Level I - class 1

Introduction to the course (5:35)
Forces, power & energy (1:48)
The external physical factors of cycling (2:23)
Looking vs being fast (1:17)
Aerodynamic descriptors (1:44)
Drag coefficient Cd
Aerodynamic drag (2:50)
Rider and wind speed
Rolling resistance (1:58)
Kinetic & potential energy (4:34)
Drivetrain dissipation and impedance (4:04)
Analysis of the power distribution (7:29)
Example of different scenarios (7:06)
Climbing sensitivity
Conclusions (2:34)
Quiz 1

AeroEdge Academy - Level I - class 2

Introduction to aerodynamic testing methods (3:54)
The dimensions of aerodynamic testing (2:47)
Wind tunnel testing (9:25)
CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics (14:23)
Velodrome testing (10:36)
Field testing (7:36)
Aero sensors (10:16)
Aerodynamic testing method comparison (3:40)
Method selector
AeroEdge high performance development framework (3:10)
Conclusions (2:30)
AeroEdge radar chart
Quiz 2

AeroEdge Academy - Level I - class 3

Introduction to field testing (3:14)
Early resistance estimation methods (1:19)
Coast-down and downhill testing (11:59)
Steady-state field testing (5:05)
Environmental control and road selection (3:30)
Field testing process (8:25)
Velodrome aero testing (9:28)
Pre-test checklist
Methodology conclusions (4:10)
Quiz 3

AeroEdge Academy - Level I - class 4

Introduction to data analysis (2:54)
First analysis (1:13)
Model 1: simplest model for CdA estimation (4:55)
AeroEdge aerodynamic model framework (1:06)
Model 2: velodrome-based model (3:01)
Model 3: Chung virtual elevation method (9:07)
Chung method example
Model comparison (3:26)
Analysis tool
Environmental parameters (8:55)
Model 4 and conclusions (2:17)
Model 4 example
Quiz 4

AeroEdge Academy - Level I - class 5

Aerometer introduction (2:51)
Measuring aerodynamic drag on the bike (2:02)
How do aerometers actually work? (7:55)
Aerometers available on the market (5:58)
Aerometer considerations (6:19)
Calibration process (5:04)
Live CdA (14:36)
Aerometer takeaways (3:31)
Conclusions (2:27)
Quiz 5

AeroEdge Academy - Level I - class 6

Introduction (3:21)
From theory to practice (0:52)
Athlete profile (4:04)
Athlete profile example
Velodrome protocol (5:40)
Road testing protocol (9:55)
Data gathering session (1:44)
Data analysis (6:05)
Testing results (3:50)
Common mistakes to avoid (1:47)
Conclusions (4:21)
Quiz 6

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