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Truck Aerodynamics
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A requirement for larger trucks and higher operating speed is indicated. The present report presents wind tunnel data on drag of a Chevrolet truck-trailer combination. Possible means of drag reduction are examined. Although side force and yawing moment data are presented, their effect on directional stability are not, at present analyzed.
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Flynn, H. and Kyropoulos, P., "Truck Aerodynamics," SAE Technical Paper 620531, 1962, https://doi.org/10.4271/620531.Also In
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