Test Procedures for the Evaluation of Aerodynamic Drag on Full-Scale Vehicles in Windy Environments

760106

02/01/1976

Event
1976 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Procedures for conducting full-scale coast down tests for the purpose of determining the aerodynamic drag forces on tractor-trailer trucks are presented. Tests were conducted on the baseline vehicle and on the baseline vehicle modified with drag reduction devices. Techniques for the evaluation of mechanical drag forces prior to the coast-down tests are given and a description of the instrumentation is included.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/760106
Pages
9
Citation
Walston, W., Buckley, F., and Marks, C., "Test Procedures for the Evaluation of Aerodynamic Drag on Full-Scale Vehicles in Windy Environments," SAE Technical Paper 760106, 1976, https://doi.org/10.4271/760106.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1976
Product Code
760106
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English