Similar to the hydrodynamic analysis of the underwater hull the aerodynamic analysis of the superstructure by means of numerical methods is being more and more established. Generally, the superstructure of ships comprise of complex and rather heterogeneous geometries, imposing - from an aerodynamic point of view - unwanted vortical flow structures and recirculation areas in the flow.

The superstructure of yachts and cruise ships are primarily designed according to aesthetic design aspects. The optimisation of specific parts of the superstructure can nevertheless be an issue for reason of passenger comfort, with respect to e. g. exhaust gas concentration, the ventilation of air conditioning systems and the flow around sun decks. The prediction of three dimensional flow structures makes numerical methods a powerful tool to improve the design already in the construction phase of ship superstructures.

An additional focus in the calculation of the aerodynamic flow at SVA Potsdam is the prediction of wind loads acting for example upon the superstructures of ships or working platforms. Particularly in cases where the wind loads have a great impact on the motion of such structures, an analysis of the wind loads is advisable.