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Adding a simple nacelle drag model in AeroDyn
NOT ready to be merged
Feature or improvement description
Added a static drag model to account for drag on the nacelle.
Related issue, if one exists
#162
Impacted areas of the software
AeroDyn
Additional supporting information
- AeroDyn input file updated to include, nacelle projected area, Cd along projected area, and the aerodynamic center where the nacelle drag force is applied.
Test results, if applicable
TODO
- [ ] Update api_change.rst for API changes
- [ ] Update test files to account for API changes
- [ ] Add test for the nacelle drag model
- [ ] Document implementation
attn: @ebranlard, @gdeskos