Some simple structural modifications have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing aerodynamic drag on vehicles that have empty open cargo bays. The basic idea is to break up the airflow in a large open cargo bay by inserting panels to divide the bay into a series of smaller bays. In the case of a coal car, this involves inserting a small number (typically between two and four) of vertical full-depth or partial-depth panels.


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    Title :

    Reducing Aerodynamic Drag on Empty Open Cargo Vehicles


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    Publication date :

    2009-08-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    English


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