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Track-Based Aerodynamic Testing of a Heavy-Duty Vehicle: Coast-Down Measurements

Journal Article
2016-01-8152
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-8152
Published September 27, 2016 by SAE International in United States
Track-Based Aerodynamic Testing of a Heavy-Duty Vehicle: Coast-Down Measurements
Citation: McAuliffe, B. and Chuang, D., "Track-Based Aerodynamic Testing of a Heavy-Duty Vehicle: Coast-Down Measurements," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 9(2):381-396, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-8152.
Language: English

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