New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics is the first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. Over the past 15 years, author Joseph Katz has been involved with aerodynamic development in the most competitive areas of motorsport today.
Contents: ● Overview: Aerodynamics and Race Cars The Impact of Aerodynamics on Vehicle Shape Aerodynamic Downforce and Performance Creating and Measuring Aerodynamic Forces How Aerodynamics Shapes Race Cars The Impact of Racing Aerodynamics on Production Cars The Following Chapters
● Aerodynamic Forces and Terms Basic Terminology The Boundary Layer Bernoulli's Equation Flow Over Bodies and the Pressure Coefficient Drag, Lift, and Side Force Relevant Literature References
● Tools of the Trade Road Testing Wind Tunnel Methods Computational Methods References
● Airfoils and Wings Airfoils: Basic Definitions Finite Wings Basic Lifting Surface Interactions Examples of Various Airfoil Shapes References
● Aerodynamics and Vehicle Performance Tire Performance Vehicle Dynamics The Effect of Aerodynamics on Performance References
● Aerodynamics of the Complete Vehicle Basic Vehicle Body Concepts Aerodynamics of the Complete Vehicle Flow Over Wheels Sliding Seals and Skirts Underbody Channels (Venturis) Simple Add-ons: Spoilers, Strakes, and Wickers Internal Flow Race Car Wings References
● Real-world Examples Milestones: Historically Important Designs More Current Examples References
