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Andrea Vergombello
VPP and CFD Optimization
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team
Andrea Vergombello
VPP and CFD Optimization
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team
Born in Venice in 1983, Andrea holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Padova and is specialized in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and VPP studies applied to sailing yachts. Andrea gained a lot of experience working as CFD and VPP consultant involved in the main stages of different projects. He is at his fourth America's Cup, the third with Luna Rossa.

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Interview with the engineers of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli boat for the 37th America’s Cup
As the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli prototype was getting ready to sail the waters of Cagliari, Italy, we took a moment to interview Matteo Ledri, Head of CFD, and Andrea Vergombello, VPP and CFD Optimization of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team.
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