The drag effectiveness of aerodynamic brakes arranged in series on a train-like vehicle was investigated. Fixed- and moving-model testing techniques were used in order to determine the importance of proper vehicle-ground interference simulation. Fixed-model tests were carried out on a sting-mounted model: alone; with a fixed ground plane; and in proximity to an image model. Moving-model tests were conducted in a vertical slide-wire facility with and without a ground plane. Results from investigations of one brake configuration are presented which show the effect of the number of brakes in the set and of spacing between brakes.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic braking of high speed ground transportation vehicles.


    Contributors:
    Marte, J. E. (author) / Marko, W. J. (author)

    Conference:

    Aerodynamic Deceleration Systems Conference ; 1973 ; Palm Springs, CA


    Publication date :

    1973-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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