How Design Factors Affect Solar Car Race Performance Sports Equipment Research Associates

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kyle, Chester R., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Congress & Exposition (1988-02-29 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1988

Summary:

During the 1987 World Solar Challenge, 23 solar powered cars raced from Darwin to Adalaide along the Stuart Highway through central Australia. This paper discusses the design factors that determined the relative success of the competitors. A simple mathematical model explains the limiting speed of the leading vehicles in terms of power output, aerodynamic drag, weight, and tire rolling resistance. Suggestions on how to improve the designs are Included

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

880728

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license