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Originally Posted by 93tracerwagon
I have read a lot of papers that seem to be just repeating a lot of already known facts....so it appears the depth of most of the "research" out there is pretty poor. It seems the auto industry is just starting to use aero designs that have been known since the 60's....it really is pretty sad. Did you have a chance to look at the other "summary" paper I mentioned? Curious as to your thoughts on some of these ideas....rear plates etc.
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As far as the rear goes,all we have is boat tails and box cavities.
Georgia Tech struggles on with pumped slots.They've never discussed the horsepower requirements to deliver the air volumes/pressure necessary to make that work.(on aircraft,the jet turbines are enlisted to supply suction or pressure)
Hucho thought we might revisit the inflatable tail,invented in 1930's Germany.
Here's an early bean-bag chair proof of concept
