The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles II

【电子书】The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles II - Trucks, Buses, and Trains 2th 2009

Introduction

It is our pleasure to present these proceedings for “The Aerodynamics of Heavy

Vehicles II: Trucks, Buses and Trains” International Conference held in Lake Tahoe,

California, August 26-31, 2007 by Engineering Conferences International

(ECI). Brought together were the world’s leading scientists and engineers from

industry, universities, and research laboratories, including truck and high-speed

train manufacturers and operators. All were gathered to discuss computer simulation

and experimental techniques to be applied for the design of the more efficient

trucks, buses and high-speed trains required in future years.

This was the second conference in the series. The focus of the first conference in

2002 was the interplay between computations and experiment in minimizing aerodynamic

drag. The present proceedings, from the 2007 conference, address the

development and application of advanced aerodynamic simulation and experimental

methods for state-of-the-art analysis and design, as well as the development of

new ideas and trends holding promise for the coming 10-year time span. Also included,

are studies of heavy vehicle aerodynamic tractor and trailer add-on devices,

studies of schemes to delay undesirable flow separation, and studies of underhood

thermal management.

We would like to thank the ECI organizers for their efficient organization of the

meeting. In addition, we would like to express our appreciation to all session

chairs, the scientific advisory committee, authors, and reviewers for their many

hours of dedicated effort that contributed to a successful conference, and that are

manifest in this proceeding. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support

received from ECI, the United State’s Truck Manufacturers Association, International

Truck and Engine Corporation, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,

and CD Adapco.

Conference Co-Chairs:

Professor Fred Browand, Ph.D.

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Department

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Rose McCallen, Ph.D.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Livermore, CA

Jim Ross, Ph.D.

NASA Ames Research Center

Moffett Field, CA