Abstract
This paper describes a technique for determining the components of vehicle drag based on the well established coastdown method. Using on board anemometers to continuously measure the ambient wind input and a sophisticated analysis procedure the method makes it possible for small changes in vehicle configuration to be analysed. The experimental technique and analytical approach are described and discussed in detail, and the accuracy achieved and that expected in further tests is highlighted.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 940420 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | SAE Technical Papers |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 1994 SAE International Congress and Exposition - Detroit, MI, United States Duration: 28 Feb 1994 → 3 Mar 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Automotive Engineering
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Pollution
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering