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The Aerodynamic Performance of Platoons: Final Report

This report details the aerodynamic performance of individual members of 2, 3, and 4-vehicle platoons. The primary purpose of the tests described is to quantify the behavior of vehicle drag as a function of vehicle spacing.

Nick Stabile | Michael Zabat | Stefano Farascaroli | Frederick Browand | M. Zabat

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