Effects of crosswinds on vehicle response : full-scale tests and analytical predictions.

Author(s)
Klein, R.H. & Hogue, J.R.
Year
Abstract

Full-scale vehicle response tests were conducted on five vehicles using a crosswind disturbance test facility capable of providing a 35 mph wind over a nominal 120 ft test length. Results showed that passenger cars, station wagons, and most vans have virtually no crosswind sensitivity problems, whereas the VW Microbus, the pickup/camper (in winds higher than 35 mph), and cars pulling trailers do have potential problems.

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Library number
B 17323 fo /91 /
Source

Warrendale, PA, Society of Automotive Engineers SAE, 1980, 16 p., 12 ref.; SAE Paper No. 80088

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