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Methods of Reducing Vehicle Aerodynamic Drag
www.bnl.govaerodynamic drag reduction. From the early days, the designers recognized the importance of drag reduction and tried to streamlined the design. Since the early 20-th century, large number of studies were carried out in this field and some are listed here[1-6]. This was also the time of
Simple and Low-Cost Aerodynamic Drag Reduction …
www.solusinc.com2 aerodynamic drag has been reduced on the forward face of the trailer by adding aerodynamic fairings to the tractor in order to direct …
Trajectory Calculation - MIT OpenCourseWare
ocw.mit.eduD aerodynamic drag A drag reference area ()˙ time derivative ( = d()/dt ) i time index Trajectory equations The vertical trajectory of a rocket is described by the altitude and velocity, h(t), V (t), which are functions of time. These are called state variables of the rocket.
Golf Ball Flight Dynamics - Union College
www.math.union.eduplotted to show the e ects of angular acceleration and aerodynamic drag. One system is used to model a smooth ball while another is used model a dimpled ball. Throughout the models the initial velocity and angle of attack a ect the trajectories. Initial velocity is …
Aircraft Landing Gear Design & Development
www.infosys.comto minimize the aerodynamic drag on the aircraft while flying. The landing gear design takes into account various requirements of strength, stability, stiffness, ground clearance, control and damping under all possible ground attitudes of the aircraft. These requirements are stipulated by the Airworthiness Regulations to meet
ALTITUDE PREDICTION CHARTS - Ye Olde Rocket …
www.oldrocketplans.comPREFACE This report presents a relatively simple method by which aerodynamic drag effects can accurately be taken into account in the …