Yeah.... John just a listen to the boy.... first he want's a data acq....
and NOW ( the nerve of it all ) he want's a FULL pass....
Keith ( what's the world coming too....)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
To: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@msn.com>
Cc: "List Land Speed" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 5:52 AM
Subject: Re: Aero Testing
> wheel speed and time.. less than 1/4 mile. anyone with minimal data acq
should
> be able to get this info. end of run cut engine and clutch car of put it
in
> neutral and coast. delta V and delta T and you are there. the ultimate
wind
> tunnel complete with 'rolling road' with a full scale model and nothing
> simulated.
> So what is it going to take to get you into some data acq John?
> Turk can do it with his if we can ever get a full pass in...
> Dave
>
> John Beckett wrote:
> >
> > OK here is another idea for testing your vehicle aerodynamics. What
about a
> > coast down test? I know little about this so my questions for you aero
guys
> > are:
> >
> > What useful data can be obtained from this type of testing?
> >
> > What type of equipment would be needed to make it work properly?
> >
> > How much of a distance is needed and what sort of speed is required to
get
> > worthwhile data?
> >
> > John
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