Could someone try the dimples with
the wide tire combo???
though I think Glen already provides
the dimples when the wide tire combo's
go, is that why they spin??
Joe
DahMurf wrote:
>(was wondering why this one didn't show up - guess
>it's cause I didn't SEND IT to the list! derrr)
>
>--- DahMurf <dahmurf_xl@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:02:39 -0800 (PST)
>>From: DahMurf <dahmurf_xl@yahoo.com>
>>Subject: Re: Arfon's Aerodynamics, a thought.
>>To: Glen Barrett <speedtimer@charter.net>
>>
>>Good idea, here's Golf Aerodynamics
>>http://vesuvius.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/pg76s95.html
>>
>>and excerpt:
>>"Every Ultra 500 ball has dimples of three different
>>sizes, shapes and depths, each dimple mathematically
>>positioned for best effect. The selection of dimples
>>and their placement optimizes the interaction
>>between
>>opposing aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. Large
>>dimples reduce air drag, enhance lift and maintain
>>spin for distance. Small dimples prevent excessive
>>lift that would destabilize ball flight to a degree.
>>Medium sized dimples blend the characteristics of
>>small and large dimples. The overall result, says
>>Wilson, is a more uniform airflow over the spinning
>>golf ball surface. "
>>
>>Looks like they're working with lift, spin &
>>stability
>>therein. Not exactly sure we can apply this to our
>>vehicles unless we can disect it to it's lowest
>>level.
>>
>>Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>>
>>Murf
>>1301b M/PG-250
>>Twin Jugs Racing
>>
>>
>>
>>--- Glen Barrett <speedtimer@charter.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Loit
>>>Look up golf ball design on www.google.com.
>>>Glen
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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