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Old 02-01-2013, 06:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Got it,
Determine maximum length, then work to optimise angles and curvature.
Just to note one of those studies did touch on curved tail flaps and found better results for lower angles, but not significant enoiugh to warrant moving away from flat plates.
This may well be another design constraint, the simplicity of construction, application and use.
Still digging through the detail to get a clearer picture.
If you're not already overwhelmed digging around for data,check out any current work on inflatable boat tails if it exists.
I ran an inflated 4-foot tail on the T-100,and along with a 1/2-tonneau cover,netted over 6-mpg in highway driving.
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