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| In a long passenger train only about 10% of the aerodynamic drag are due to the front and tail ends. Nevertheless, there is some potential for further improvements on the aerodynamics of the front nose of high-speed trains. |
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| Technology field: Aerodynamics and friction |
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| References / Links: DB AG, FTZ (no year); Fors 2001; Heine, Matschke 2001 |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
