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Streamlining of head and tail |
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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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General information
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General criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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