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1 online resource |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Intro; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Drag; 1.1 General Concept of Drag; 1.2 High Reynolds Number Flow versus Low Reynolds Number Flow; 1.3 General Airfoil Flow Behavior; 1.4 Airfoil Geometry; 1.5 Flow Classification and Continuity: Steady and Unsteady Flow, Streamline; 1.5.1 Stream Tubes; 1.5.2 Continuity; 1.5.3 Bernoulli's Equations; 1.6 Boundary Layer; 1.7 Airfoil Theory; 1.8 Lift, Drag, Side Force, and Moment; 1.8.1 Form Drag; 1.8.2 Skin Friction Drag; 1.8.3 Interference Drag; 1.8.4 Induced Drag; 1.8.5 Wave Drag; 1.9 Sources of Drag in Ground Vehicles; Summary. |
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Key TermsReview Questions; Important Questions/Application Questions; Exercises; Projects; References; Chapter 2 Noise and Vehicle Soiling; 2.1 Sources of Noise; 2.1.1 Vehicle Body; 2.1.2 Windshield and Side Glasses; 2.1.3 Powertrain; 2.1.4 HVAC System; 2.1.5 Environment; 2.1.6 Tire; 2.2 Types of Aerodynamic Noise; 2.2.1 Attached Flow Noise; 2.2.2 Separated Flow Noise; 2.2.3 Cavity Noise; 2.2.4 Wind Aspiration Noise; 2.3 Locating Noise Source; 2.4 Noise Measurement; 2.4.1 Microphones; 2.4.2 Acoustic Dummies; 2.4.3 Sound Level Meters; 2.4.4 Accelerometers and Dynamometers. |
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2.5 Material-Based Noise Abatement2.5.1 Acoustic Foam; 2.5.2 Acoustic Barrier; 2.6 Design-Based Noise Abatement; 2.6.1 A-pillar; 2.6.2 Side-View Mirrors; 2.6.3 Windows and Sunroof; 2.6.4 Doors and Door Handle; 2.6.5 Windshield Wiper; 2.6.6 Gaps; 2.6.7 Hood Ornament and Radio Antenna; 2.7 Wind Tunnel Noise; 2.8 Vehicle Soiling; 2.8.1 Front Soiling; 2.8.2 Rear soiling; 2.8.3 Side Soiling; 2.8.4 Engine Intake Soiling; Summary; Key Terms; Review Questions; Application Question; Exercises; Projects; References; Chapter 3 Experimental Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles; 3.1 Wind Tunnel. |
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3.1.1 Principles of Operation3.1.2 Wind Tunnel Classification; 3.1.2.1 Classification by Basic Architecture; 3.1.2.2 Classification by Speed; 3.1.2.3 Classification by Air Pressure; 3.1.2.4 Other Types of Wind Tunnel; 3.1.3 Wind Tunnel Quality; 3.1.4 Wind Tunnel Test Floor Modification; 3.1.4.1 Elevated Ground Plane; 3.1.4.2 Suction Ahead of Model; 3.1.4.3 Suction Plate in the Tunnel Floor; 3.1.4.4 Moving Belt; 3.1.5 Wind Tunnel Model Size and Wall Correction; 3.1.6 Mounting Devices; 3.1.6.1 Model Placement; 3.1.6.2 Internal Balance; 3.1.6.3 External Balance. |
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3.1.7 Measured and Computed Parameters3.1.8 Instrumentation; 3.1.9 Flow Visualization; 3.1.10 Scale Model Testing; 3.1.11 Scale Effect; 3.1.12 Effect of Wheels; 3.1.13 Similarity; 3.1.14 Reynolds Number; 3.1.15 Estimating Full-Scale Values from Model Data; 3.2 Track and Road Testing; 3.2.1 Aerodynamic Data Acquisition; 3.2.1.1 Suspension Travel; 3.2.1.2 Mounting Probe; 3.2.1.3 Data Acquisition; 3.2.2 Data Standardization; Summary; Key Terms; Review Questions; Application Questions; Exercise; Project; References; Chapter 4 Computational Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles. |
| Summary |
This best-selling book provides an introduction to ground vehicle aerodynamics and methodically guides the reader through the various aspects of the subject. Those needing specific information or a refresher can easily jump to the material of interest. There is a particular emphasis on various vehicle types (passenger cars, trucks, trains, motorcycles, race cars, etc.). However, the book is focused on cars and trucks, which are the most common vehicles in the speed range in which the study of ground vehicle aerodynamics is beneficial. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of the topic, |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Automobiles -- Aerodynamics.
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Automobiles -- Aerodynamics. |
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Trucks -- Aerodynamics.
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Trucks -- Aerodynamics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Obidi, T. Yomi, 1955- Theory and applications of aerodynamics for ground vehicles. Warrendale, Pennsylvania : SAE International, 2014 xix, 267 pages 9780768021110 (DLC) 2013044452 |
| ISBN |
9780768021110 |
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0768021111 |
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9780768088250 |
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0768088259 |
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076808105X |
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9780768081053 |
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9780768081077 (electronic book) |
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0768081076 (electronic book) |
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