Cooling air accelerated to match velocity of falling object eliminates drag. 3 meter drop tower with suction fan and specific geometry causes air to accelerate downward at 1 g. Although cooling of molten material released from top is slow because surrounding air moves with it, drop remains nearly spherical.


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    Title :

    Drop tower with no aerodynamic drag


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    Publication date :

    1981-04-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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