The Influence of Wind Tunnel Tests on Body Design, Ventilation, and Surface Deposits of Sedans and Sport Cars Daimler-Benz AG

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Goetz, Hans, author.

Conference Name:

1971 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1971-01-11 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1971

Summary:

This paper describes wind tunnel tests with full-scale vehicles and scaled-down models. The influence of design features, air resistance, and lift on driving performance and safety are analyzed. Ventilation systems and air pressure conditions are discussed as well as the precautions taken to reduce surface deposits. The various operating modes of the new wind tunnel developed for Daimler-Benz AG are also described

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Publisher Number:

710212

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