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Old 09-13-2012, 03:31 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ConnClark View Post
A simple semi spherical bump is all that is needed to mix the slower boundary layer with the faster moving air above it.

The following report describes boundary layer control using all sorts of techniques. Included are VGs, Arches, Cylindrical posts, and many more.
But whatever sticks out into the airflow, is not very streamlined as a rule.

These gaspods are streamlined shapes, so while they will still push a bit of air up and aside, it won't be much, and it'll be done fairly gently, allowing the air to return to where it was before ... so where would their claimed effect come from ?

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