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Originally Posted by drmiller100
I'm not seeing the love.
I don't see any way in heck the Litestar fits the aero template listed above.
I totally believe the Litestar/Pulse is VERY aero, and I somewhat doubt the aero template listed really stays laminar at higher speeds (over 70 or so). What reynolds numbers was the template run at?
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In elevation,the Litestar's aft-body is a perfect match to the 'Template.' I have no plan-view of the vehicle,so I'm no good to you there.
The 'Template' is not intended for laminar boundary layer,as that would raise drag by leading to premature flow separation (see any fluid dynamics text,especially 'Boundary Layer Theory',by Herman Schlicting.
As to Reynolds number,for the length of automobiles and the speeds they operate at,the 'Template' will provide proper 'critical' turbulent flow Reynolds number.
The curvilinear profile of the 'Template' will provide laminar flow outside the boundary layer,with no separation until you get to the back,or wherever you make the truncation.