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Master’s in Test & Correlation Programmes (CFD↔Wind Tunnel↔Track, DoE)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in test and correlation programmes for motorsport. 12 modules covering CFD, wind tunnel testing, track instrumentation, CFD–tunnel–track correlation, design of experiments, data management and technical regulations, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Plan a testing programme within regulatory restrictions.

02

Apply CFD to the aerodynamic development of the vehicle.

03

Design wind tunnel test campaigns.

04

Instrument the vehicle for on-track aerodynamic measurements.

05

Correlate results between CFD, wind tunnel and track.

06

Apply design of experiments and statistical analysis.

07

Make development decisions based on correlated data.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Correlation engineers.
  • Wind tunnel engineers.
  • CFD engineers looking to connect simulation with physical testing.
  • Test programme engineers.
  • Performance data analysts.
  • Aerodynamics engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join motorsport teams.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA Technical Regulations (aerodynamic testing restrictions)
  • SAE J2084 (aerodynamic testing of vehicles)
  • ASME V&V 20 (verification and validation in CFD)
  • SAE J1594 (vehicle aerodynamics terminology)
  • ISO 5725 (accuracy of measurement methods)
  • JCGM 100 (GUM, uncertainty of measurement)
  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+
  • OpenFOAM
  • JMP
  • MATLAB
  • ATLAS (McLaren Applied)
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1. Objectives of the development programme
  2. 1.2. Split between CFD, wind tunnel and track
  3. 1.3. Budget, wind tunnel hours and regulatory restrictions
  4. 1.4. Planning campaigns by season
  5. 1.5. Prioritising concepts to evaluate
  6. 1.6. Managing parts and manufacturing lead times
  7. 1.7. Team and roles in each environment
  8. 1.8. Documentation and decision-making
  9. 1.9. Programme productivity indicators
  10. 1.10. Workshop: development plan for a season
  1. 2.1. Downforce and drag
  2. 2.2. Front and rear aero balance
  3. 2.3. Ground effect and ride-height sensitivity
  4. 2.4. Wakes and flow between elements
  5. 2.5. Edge vortices and their management
  6. 2.6. Interaction with wheels and tyres
  7. 2.7. Cooling and its penalty
  8. 2.8. Aerodynamic map of the vehicle
  9. 2.9. Sensitivity to yaw and roll
  10. 2.10. Workshop: reading an aerodynamic map
  1. 3.1. Geometry preparation and clean-up
  2. 3.2. Meshing and refinement strategies
  3. 3.3. Turbulence models: RANS, DES and LES
  4. 3.4. Rotating wheels and moving ground
  5. 3.5. Convergence and stopping criteria
  6. 3.6. Mesh independence studies
  7. 3.7. Post-processing and extraction of coefficients
  8. 3.8. Managing computing resources
  9. 3.9. Version control of cases
  10. 3.10. Lab: complete CFD case
  1. 4.1. Types of tunnel and model scale
  2. 4.2. Moving ground and measurement systems
  3. 4.3. Balances and load cells
  4. 4.4. Pressures and static taps
  5. 4.5. Visualisation: tufts, smoke and flow-vis paint
  6. 4.6. Blockage and wall corrections
  7. 4.7. Repeatability and tunnel drift
  8. 4.8. Session protocols and efficiency
  9. 4.9. Managing models and parts
  10. 4.10. Lab: simulated wind tunnel session
  1. 5.1. Aerodynamic sensors: pitot tubes, probes and pressures
  2. 5.2. Measuring ride heights and platform
  3. 5.3. Suspension load sensors
  4. 5.4. Flow instrumentation and aero rakes
  5. 5.5. Synchronisation and acquisition
  6. 5.6. Ambient conditions and their recording
  7. 5.7. On-track test procedures
  8. 5.8. Safety and limitations
  9. 5.9. Data quality in a real environment
  10. 5.10. Lab: instrumentation plan
  1. 6.1. Defining correlation metrics
  2. 6.2. Aligning test conditions
  3. 6.3. Systematic sources of deviation
  4. 6.4. Scaling and Reynolds number
  5. 6.5. Structural flexibility and aeroelasticity
  6. 6.6. Data correction and factors
  7. 6.7. Managing correlation over time
  8. 6.8. Decisions when there is no correlation
  9. 6.9. Documentation and traceability
  10. 6.10. Case study: correlating an aerodynamic package
  1. 7.1. Selecting factors and levels
  2. 7.2. Factorial and fractional designs
  3. 7.3. Replicates and randomisation
  4. 7.4. Analysis of variance
  5. 7.5. Interactions between elements
  6. 7.6. Response surfaces
  7. 7.7. Constrained optimisation
  8. 7.8. Statistical significance versus practical relevance
  9. 7.9. Common interpretation errors
  10. 7.10. Lab: DOE for a wing
  1. 8.1. Data structure and naming conventions
  2. 8.2. Test databases
  3. 8.3. Traceability between geometry, case and result
  4. 8.4. Automating post-processing
  5. 8.5. Development tracking dashboards
  6. 8.6. Comparison between iterations
  7. 8.7. Retention and archiving
  8. 8.8. Access and confidentiality
  9. 8.9. Team tools
  10. 8.10. Lab: development dashboard
  1. 9.1. From CAD to wind tunnel model
  2. 9.2. Rapid manufacturing and materials
  3. 9.3. Tolerances and their aerodynamic effect
  4. 9.4. Dimensional verification of parts
  5. 9.5. Stiffness and deformation under load
  6. 9.6. Durability on track
  7. 9.7. Spares and logistics
  8. 9.8. Cost per iteration
  9. 9.9. Lead times and bottlenecks
  10. 9.10. Case study: the life cycle of a part
  1. 10.1. Geometric restrictions and templates
  2. 10.2. FIA deflection tests
  3. 10.3. Regulated zones and freedoms
  4. 10.4. Interpreting the regulations
  5. 10.5. Prior internal verification
  6. 10.6. Relationship with the technical delegates
  7. 10.7. Risks of an aggressive interpretation
  8. 10.8. Regulatory changes and their impact
  9. 10.9. Compliance documentation
  10. 10.10. Workshop: verifying a design
  1. 11.1. Acceptance criteria for an upgrade
  2. 11.2. Quantifying the lap time benefit
  3. 11.3. Trade-offs with mechanical and cooling requirements
  4. 11.4. Introducing upgrades during the season
  5. 11.5. Validation at the first event
  6. 11.6. Reacting to unexpected results
  7. 11.7. Communication with trackside engineering
  8. 11.8. Managing technical risk
  9. 11.9. Lessons learnt from the programme
  10. 11.10. Case study: the decision to introduce an upgrade
  1. 12.1. Defining the development objective
  2. 12.2. Plan of CFD, wind tunnel and track campaigns
  3. 12.3. Design of experiments
  4. 12.4. Simulated execution and data collection
  5. 12.5. Correlation analysis
  6. 12.6. Quantifying the benefit
  7. 12.7. Regulatory verification
  8. 12.8. Race introduction plan
  9. 12.9. Technical report and defence
  10. 12.10. Master's Thesis: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, which makes the programme compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, JMP, MATLAB and ATLAS (McLaren Applied), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for scale wind tunnel testing, on-track aerodynamic testing and design of experiments in CFD. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: FIA Technical Regulations, SAE J2084, ASME V&V 20, SAE J1594, ISO 5725 and JCGM 100 (GUM).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the FIA Technical Regulations, SAE J2084 and ASME V&V 20 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Simcenter STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, JMP, MATLAB and ATLAS (McLaren Applied), in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete test programme combining CFD, wind tunnel and track campaigns, design of experiments, correlation analysis and regulatory verification, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Season development plan
Draw up a season development plan splitting work between CFD, wind tunnel and track.
Full CFD case
Run a complete CFD case and a simulated wind tunnel session.
Instrumentation and correlation
Prepare a track instrumentation plan and correlate an aerodynamic package across environments.
Wing DoE
Design and analyse a design-of-experiments study for a wing.
Master's Thesis
Plan, execute and analyse a full test and correlation programme up to race introduction, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Correlation engineerWind tunnel engineerCFD engineerTest programme engineerPerformance data analystAerodynamics engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You will work with Simcenter STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, JMP, MATLAB and ATLAS (McLaren Applied). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and your tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience; an internet connection and a computer capable of running the software; and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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