Aerodynamic drag on a moving vehicle is reduced by adapting the apparent airflow onto a forward-mounted wing, according to vehicle speed. For example, an angle of the wing is adjusted by a motor or actuator. Alternatively, fans at varying speeds provide pilot airflow onto the wing.
Speed-adaptive wing for drag reduction
2018-06-12
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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