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Old 09-29-2008, 10:36 AM   #32 (permalink)
Xringer
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For cd, I can guess how that might work on the trailing edge of a swept-back wing (jet fighter). Instead of generating one massive vortex behind each wing tip, a bunch of 60 deg saw teeth cause multiple small vortexi all along the TE..?.

When this topic first came up, it really got me thinking that my CRV rear spoiler+wake boards should have some 60d saw teeth added..

And this morning while planning the micro-front wheel skirts, I made this
edit:

(Tape holding a crescent of coroplas).

Not smooth at all.. But, would cutting a sawtooth pattern in the TE & LE of the opening be beneficial to cd??
(With the teeth points orientated in the direction of travel of course).

Hehehe! Something like that is going to be considered a real eye-sore by my wife!!
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