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 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.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Adams, Jordan

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Redelinghuys, Christiaan

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10004

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10004