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Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Simple Car-Like Shape with Rear Upper Body Taper

Journal Article
2013-01-0462
ISSN: 1946-3995, e-ISSN: 1946-4002
Published April 08, 2013 by SAE International in United States
Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Simple Car-Like Shape with Rear Upper Body Taper
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Citation: Howell, J., Passmore, M., and Tuplin, S., "Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Simple Car-Like Shape with Rear Upper Body Taper," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars - Mech. Syst. 6(1):52-60, 2013, https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-0462.
Language: English

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