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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. |
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 |
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