An L18 Taguchi-style Design of Experiments (DOE) with eight factors was used to optimize exterior mirrors for wind noise and drag. Eighteen mirror properties were constructed and tested on a full size greenhouse buck at the Lockheed low-speed wind tunnel in Marietta, GA. Buck interior sound data and drag measurements were taken at 80 MPH wind speed (0° yaw angle).Key wind noise parameters were the fore/aft length of mirror housing and the plan view angle of the mirror housing's inboard surface.Key drag parameters were the fore/aft length of the mirror housing, the cross-section shape of the mirror pedestal, and the angle of the pedestal (relative to the wind).


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    Title :

    Wind Noise and Drag Optimization Test Method for Sail-Mounted Exterior Mirrors


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE 2003 Noise & Vibration Conference and Exhibition ; 2003



    Publication date :

    2003-05-05




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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