09-14-2013, 04:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aerohead
On GOOGLE,at 'Development of aerodynamics for a solar race car', by Ozawa et al.,HONDA Research & Development Co.,Ltd.,they offer a Road Load power curve for both their solar racer and a 'conventional' car (read Honda Accord).
I enlarged the table to 11" X 17".At any velocity you can just pick off the aero or rolling resistance road load component.
It's an easy way to see what aero is doing at the lower velocities.And it's prima facie evidence.No Unicorn-Corral stuff.Worth a look.
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The link: Development of aerodynamics for a solar race car
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