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The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus
A ground vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus has been identified as a candidate concept for a low-cost alternative to traditional techniques. This dissertation explores the feasibility of a ground vehicle based system by identifying physical and practical issues facing such a system. The f...
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| author | Adams, Jordan |
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| description | A ground vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus has been identified as a candidate concept for a low-cost alternative to traditional techniques. This dissertation explores the feasibility of a ground vehicle based system by identifying physical and practical issues facing such a system. The focus is on the two most important physical problems facing the concept. These are: the ride dynamics of a vehicle as it traverses a road, and the extent of the distortion of the airflow around a vehicle. Each of these problems is quantified using approximate methods in order to estimate their influence on the testing of the aircraft in order to determine if the concept is workable. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10004 The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus Adams, Jordan Redelinghuys, Christiaan Mechanical Engineering A ground vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus has been identified as a candidate concept for a low-cost alternative to traditional techniques. This dissertation explores the feasibility of a ground vehicle based system by identifying physical and practical issues facing such a system. The focus is on the two most important physical problems facing the concept. These are: the ride dynamics of a vehicle as it traverses a road, and the extent of the distortion of the airflow around a vehicle. Each of these problems is quantified using approximate methods in order to estimate their influence on the testing of the aircraft in order to determine if the concept is workable. 2014-12-25T15:53:34Z 2014-12-25T15:53:34Z 2011 Master Thesis Masters MSc http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10004 eng application/pdf Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering Adams, Jordan The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| title_full | The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| title_fullStr | The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| title_full_unstemmed | The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| title_short | The feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| title_sort | feasibility of a road vehicle mounted aerodynamic testing apparatus |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10004 |
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