TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Development of a rear spoiler of a new type for mini-vans
JO  - International journal of vehicle design
A1  - Kim, Inchul
A1  - Geng, Xin
A1  - Chen, Huey -tsyh
SP  - 114
EP  - 131
VL  - 48
IS  - 1/2
N2  - To reduce aerodynamic forces on mini-vans, we have developed a rear spoiler of a new type based on the principles of fluid dynamics and through numerical computations. The aerodynamic drag as well as lift on vehicles having a bluff back can be reduced when the new spoiler is attached to them. Numerical simulations show that the aerodynamic drag and lift on a mini-van moving at 30 m/s are reduced by 5% and more than 100%, respectively, when the new spoiler is attached to it.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 0143-3369
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2008.021155
ID  - ref1
ER  -