Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Full-Scale Tractor-Trailer

Steers, L. L.; Montoya, L. C.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Full-Scale Tractor-Trailer

1976-04-01
By Steers, L. L. ; Montoya, L. C.

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Steers, L. L. ; Montoya, L. C.

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Corporate Creators:

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Corporate Contributors:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Subject/TRT Terms:

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Aerodynamics Airport Runways Data Collection Drag Dynamic Tests Fuel Consumption Motor Vehicles Simulation Speed Tractor Trailer Combinations Trailers Truck Tractors Velocity
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-TSC-OST-76-13
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary
NTL Classification:

NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT;NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION;
Abstract:

Aerodynamic drag tests were performed on a tractor-trailer combination using the coast-down method on a smooth, nearly level runway. The tests included an investigation of drag reduction obtained with add-on devices that are commercially available or under development. The tests covered tractor-trailer speeds ranging from approximately 35 to 65 miles per hour and included fuel consumption measurements. The study shows the effects of the various add-on devices on the aerodynamic drag, and for some devices on the fuel consumption. Results from a simulation of fuel consumption tests using a computer program are also included
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DOT-TSC-RA-74-31
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Volpe Center
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urn:sha256:fd6f0d9fbc8443e4b01c036afbed6ba5175f044d1328ed31d00fa26fe4787acb
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