A method for the reduction of aerodynamic drag of road vehicles
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6453013
A method is proposed for the reduction of the aerodynamic drag of bluff bodies, particularly for application to road transport vehicles. This technique consists of installation of panels on the forward surface of the vehicle facing the airstream. With the help of road tests, it was demonstrated that the attachment of proposed panels can reduce aerodynamic drag of road vehicles and result in significant fuel cost savings and conservation of energy resources.
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA (USA). Langley Research Center
- OSTI ID:
- 6453013
- Report Number(s):
- N-90-27656; NASA-TM--102589; NAS--1.15:102589
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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