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| Pantographs account for some 8 % of the aerodynamic drag of a train and play an important role for noise emission. Pantograph optimisation is usually focussed on noise reduction rather than air drag. |
| Technology field: Aerodynamics and friction |
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| References / Links: Schulte-Werning et al. 1998; Baldauf et al. 2001 |
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| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |