Principles of aerodynamics and air flow around various shapes; coefficient of resistance to motion of streamlined body is approximately one-thirtieth that of flat plate having same frontal area; various methods of determining air resistance of automobiles; graphs and sketches illustrate test methods and results. (See also - discussion p 14)


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    Title :

    Wind resistance of automobiles


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    9 pages


    Remarks:

    11 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Air resistance of automobiles

    Andreau, J. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1935


    Air resistance of automobiles

    Lockwood, E.H. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1929


    Aerodynamic resistance of automobiles

    Metral, A. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1934


    Measuring running resistance of automobiles

    Essers, E. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1927


    Practical wind tunnel tests of automobiles

    Schirmer, M. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1935