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Old 12-05-2020, 06:03 PM   #42 (permalink)
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So, is it possible to add an aerodynamic fence to direct airflow that is about to go turbulent on bodywork ?
I recall MetroMPG had some tufts on one his boat tail prototypes, in which the airflow was moving towards a low pressure area and going turbulent.
I think it was mentioned that fences would do nothing.

If they could be made to direct the airflow, would they also create drag in someway ?

Here is a crude example.
A would be airflow going turbulent.
B would be airflow channeled into a new path .
With red being the 'fences '.
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