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Aerodynamic Performance of Flat-Panel Boat-Tails and Their Interactive Benefits with Side-Skirts

Journal Article
2016-01-8015
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-8015
Published September 27, 2016 by SAE International in United States
Aerodynamic Performance of Flat-Panel Boat-Tails and Their Interactive Benefits with Side-Skirts
Citation: McAuliffe, B. and Wall, A., "Aerodynamic Performance of Flat-Panel Boat-Tails and Their Interactive Benefits with Side-Skirts," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 9(2):70-82, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-8015.
Language: English

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