A Parametric Investigation of the Validity of 1/25 Scale Automobile Aerodynamic Testing
Abstract
Wind tunnel tests have been performed measuring the aerodynamic forces and underbody boundary layer profiles for 1/25 scale models. The trends of the force coefficients with Reynolds number, the underbody boundary layer profiles, and the influence of the ground plane boundary layer on the force coefficients of small scale models has been shown to be similar with previous results from larger models. This study has shown the usefulness of small scale models for parametric studies of automobile aerodynamics. The agreement of the data with previous results, also supports the possibility of a method of correction for boundary layer growth on fixed ground planes used in automobile model testing.
Recommended Citation
M. E. Doberenz and B. P. Selberg, "A Parametric Investigation of the Validity of 1/25 Scale Automobile Aerodynamic Testing," SAE Technical Papers, SAE International, Jan 1976.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.4271/760189
Meeting Name
Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Aerodynamic Forces; Aerodynamic Testing; Automobile Models; Boundary Layer Growth; Force Coefficients; Ground Planes; Parametric Investigations; Parametric Study; Scale Models; Small-Scale Models; Wind Tunnel Tests
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1976 SAE International, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1976
