A parametric investigation of the validity of 1/25 scale automobile aerodynamic testing.

Author

Marvin Eugene Doberenz

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 possih1lity o f a method of correction for boundary layer growth on fixed ground planes used in automobile model testing"-- Abstract, p. 2

Advisor(s)

Selberg, B. P.

Committee Member(s)

Howell, Ronald H. (Ronald Hunter), 1935-
Pursell, Lyle E.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1975

Pagination

viii, 64 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 1975 Marvin Eugene Doberenz, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4069

Print OCLC #

5984738

Recommended Citation

Doberenz, Marvin Eugene, "A parametric investigation of the validity of 1/25 scale automobile aerodynamic testing." (1975). Masters Theses. 4216.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4216