The vortex lattice method (VLM) is a computational fluid dynamics technique employed to analyze the flow around bodies with complex geometries. It discretizes the lifting surface into small panels or vortices, which represent the flow’s circulation. By solving the boundary conditions and utilizing lifting line theory, the method estimates the pressure distribution and aerodynamic forces acting on the body. VLM is particularly useful for analyzing flows involving wings, airfoils, and other lifting surfaces in aerodynamics.
