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The role of aerodynamics in racing dominance
Aerodynamics in racing involves the study of how air flows around a vehicle and the forces that result from this interaction.
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What does downforce really do for race cars?
Downforce is a critical component in the design and performance of race cars, enhancing their stability and handling at high ...
In nature, the most aerodynamic shape is that of a drop of water, which has a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.05. Unfortunately, this is not a practical shape for a vehicle. An object's Cd, or how much ...
AeroStrip consists of a flexible strip of dense pressure sensors that can be mounted on vehicle surfaces such as rear wings ...
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - Oct 8, 2012) - The American Trucking Association Management Conference & Exhibition --ATDynamics, the leading global supplier of tractor-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics ...
Like a thief in the night, wind resistance is a stealthy intruder that saps your speed and murders your mileage without leaving fingerprints. The gentle murmur of air streaming over, under, and ...
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Novel textile can adjust its aerodynamic properties on demand
Imagine a road cyclist or downhill skier whose clothing adapts to their wind speed, allowing them to shave time just by ...
Scientists in Europe researching aerodynamic forces have opened up some interesting new avenues of study inspired by fish scales. This new understanding of the flow patterns over the surface of the ...
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