Naca Generator

I entered the job market as a CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Engineer. At the time, it was an exciting and I was captivated by the challenge of modeling viscid, incompressible, turbulent flows using the k-epsilon and k-omega models, particularly in the energy and aerospace industries.

One aspect of my CFD projects involved creating NACA airfoils, which quickly proved to be a monotonous and repetitive task. To streamline the process, I developed a small script for Autodesk Inventor that automated the design work and shared it with the community. The positive feedback from other users encouraged me to expand the script into a full-fledged Autodesk Inventor add-in, which I published on the Autodesk App Store.

This project marked my first solo software development endeavor, taking it from concept to profitability. Remarkably, it remains active and in use even after many years.

What is NACA Airfoil?

NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration) was established in 1958, succeeding its predecessor, NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics), which was formed in 1915. NACA was dedicated to aeronautical research and produced an extensive catalog of airfoil geometries known as 'NACA Airfoils' or 'NACA Profiles.' These profiles have played a fundamental role in shaping modern aerodynamic designs.