This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
Aerodynamic Characteristics of A Car-Trailer Combination
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
Wind tunnel tests to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a production automobile towing a typical 20 ft trailer are described. The aerodynamic forces and moments imposed on the trailer under cross wind conditions are presented. The complete six-component aerodynamic data, in coefficient form, is included for use in computer programs of stability and handling analysis.
Recommended Content
Technical Paper | Aerodynamic and Mechanical Drag Characteristics of Light Trucks and Truck-Trailer Combinations |
Technical Paper | Directional Control Dynamics of Automobile-Travel Trailer Combinations |
Authors
Citation
Beauvais, F., "Aerodynamic Characteristics of A Car-Trailer Combination," SAE Technical Paper 670100, 1967, https://doi.org/10.4271/670100.Also In
References
- Kelly K. B. Kyropoulos P. Tanner W. F. “Automobile Aerodynamics.” Paper 148B presented at SAE National Automobile Meeting March 1960
- White J. F. “New Techniques for Full Scale Testing.” Paper 148E presented at SAE National Automobile Meeting March 1960
- Dawley M. W. “The Role of Aerodynamics in Body Engineering.” American Society of Body Engineers Detroit March 1960
- Kelly K. B. Holcombe H. J. “Aerodynamics for Body Engineers.” Paper 649A presented at SAE Automotive Engineering Congress January 1963
- White R. G. S. “An Experimental Survey of Vehicle Aerodynamic Characteristics.”
- Korff W. H. “The Body Engineer’s Role in Automotive Aerodynamics.” Paper 649B presented at SAE Automotive Engineering Congress January 1963
- Bodger W. K. Jones C. M. “Aerodynamic Wind Throb in Passenger Cars.” Paper 840A presented at SAE National Automobile Week March 1964
- Bowman W. D. “Generalizations on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Sedan Type Automobile Bodies.” Paper 660389 presented at SAE Mid-Year Meeting June 1966
- Gross D. S. Sekscienski W. S. “Some Problems Concerning Wind Tunnel Testing of Automotive Vehicles.” Paper 660385 presented at SAE Mid-Year Meeting June 1966
- Larabee E. E. “Small Scale Research in Automobile Aerodynamics.” Paper 660384 presented at SAE Mid-Year Meeting June 1966
- Shirk R. W. “Body Aerodynamics and Heater Airflow.” Paper 660388 presented at SAE Mid-Year Meeting June 1966
- Cornish J. J. III “Some Considerations of Automobile Lift and Drag.” Paper 948B presented at SAE International Automotive Engineering Congress January 1965
- Kessler J. C. Wallis S. B. “Aerodynamic Test Techniques.” Paper 660464 presented at SAE Junior Activity February 1966
- Buning H. Beauvais F. N. “The Transient Character of Aerodynamic Side Force and Yawing Moment on an Automobile in a Wind Gust.” Paper presented at FISITA, International Automobile Congress June 1966
- Flynn H. Kyropoulos P. “Truck Aerodynamics.” Paper 284A presented at SAE International Congress January 1961
- Bundorf R. T. “Directional Control Dynamics of Automobile-Travel Trailer Combinations.” Paper 670099 presented at SAE Automotive Engineering Congress January 1967