"Current aerodynamic research on soccer balls uses wind tunnel experiments to link aerodynamic forces and surface characteristics," the press release stated.
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"These new data will help us to better understand how early asymmetrical feather evolution proceeded and whether this started with aerodynamic or non-aerodynamic beginnings," said Pittman.
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" Tyson regains his composure and says, "We're aerodynamic enough.
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I mean, the car's extremely aerodynamic exterior isn't that exciting.
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The futuristic design and aerodynamic shape just screams science fiction.
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Exactly why baseballs have become more aerodynamic is still unclear.
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Bonus: You can modify endlessly to demonstrate various aerodynamic principles.
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Slippery aerodynamic design would be crucial to achieving that goal.
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Also aerodynamic structures that fly longer and carry more payload.
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The body has also been optimized for an "aerodynamic profile."
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But this new look will be more aerodynamic and futuristic.
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The nose of the car is aerodynamic to maximize efficiency.
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Distributing the motors around the plane can also bring aerodynamic advantages.
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The drone's body has been tweaked to make it more aerodynamic.
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The aerodynamic testing prototype for World View's future people-carrying craft.
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The FF 91's sleek design provides an admirable aerodynamic efficiency.
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Paper just isn't as aerodynamic as a Microsoft tablet: UPDATED Oct.
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The companies are working together to create more aerodynamic golf equipment.
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The devices improve the wing's lift by changing its aerodynamic profile.
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Most riders favor sleek, aerodynamic sunglasses, a style introduced by Oakley.
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Early whale ancestors were not fully aerodynamic like whales are today.
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"The car has many new features, most of which are not all that obvious, but externally the team has pursued a very different aerodynamic concept which has allowed us some significant progress in aerodynamic performance," said Lowe.
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I ended my all-leggings week feeling more nimble, aerodynamic, and energized.
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Carl Ollivier-GoochProfessor, Mechanical Engineering, University of British ColumbiaCapes definitely aren't aerodynamic.
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The lander was protected during this violent phase by an aerodynamic heatshield.
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The researchers concluded that birds don't need unihemispheric sleep for aerodynamic control.
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Just because it's so spare, it's also aerodynamic, and frequently reaches lightspeed.
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Most of the many aerodynamic tweaks the team made are similarly hidden.
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This aerodynamic shape makes them easy to tow, but limits interior room.
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The Volkswagen patent showcases a two-dour coupe with an aerodynamic design.
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Vaguely aerodynamic, the hats strangely elicit both car and driver at once.
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And turbine-shaped wheels draw in air, making the Prophecy more aerodynamic.
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Seconds later the tumbling rocket exploded under the strain of aerodynamic forces.
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Ioniq is a hatchback with an aerodynamic silhouette dictated by Mother Nature.
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He's got them chanting "GO!" and moving like a young aerodynamic Elvis.
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"[The] iPhone shape is actually more aerodynamic than the GoPro," Vuignier said.
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The human body is also a very poor aerodynamic object on all counts.
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At a moment's notice he can switch from heroic dog to aerodynamic sled.
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For one thing, older cars tend to be bigger, heavier, and less aerodynamic.
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To make the car more aerodynamic, it has no mirrors on the doors.
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I wondered if you could make a car which was aerodynamic and beautiful.
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The focus now is on making trucks more aerodynamic, like the AirFlow Starship.
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Those and a subtle slot integrated into the tail act as aerodynamic aids.
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Thanks to the aerodynamic fairing affixed to the top, it towers above us.
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In this video, you see a cyclist testing new aerodynamic wheels from Zipp.
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Once launched, it uses aerodynamic forces to sail on top of the atmosphere.
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It will be aerodynamic, graffiti-proof, and aesthetically pleasing, with big, tall gates.
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Tilting the propellers improves the drone's aerodynamic profile, says the company, reducing drag.
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Sure enough, from every angle, I looked remarkably more aerodynamic, if faintly ridiculous.
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Indigo has tried the T1 out on prototype cars redesigned to be more aerodynamic.
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Aerodynamic studies and time in the wind tunnel were crucial to Porsche's racing efforts.
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So manufacturers keep finding ways to bolster engine efficiency and make planes more aerodynamic.
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If it is too high, it can throw the plane into an aerodynamic stall.
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The aerodynamic 'shark fins', rear wing 'monkey seats' and 'T-bars' have been removed.
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So Beta made the motor-supported outriggers aerodynamic in both vertical and horizontal flight.
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I found no trace of the aerodynamic problems the car was rumored to have.
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The new Phantom has a glossy plastic frame and a thinner, more aerodynamic body.
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That's because of its aerodynamic diffuser, which helps cut down on the fan noise.
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In a racing chair, McFadden needs to be in an aerodynamic, tucked position, kneeling.
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The model has already been tested in the wind tunnel to assess aerodynamic properties.
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The doomed jet, weighing 2447 tonnes, was in freefall after entering an aerodynamic stall.
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The Corvette is notably aerodynamic, and can deactivate half its cylinders to save fuel.
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And a larger aerodynamic cross section should have further implications for range and speed.
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The aerodynamic pod is 5003 feet long and constructed of structural aluminum and carbon fiber.
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Thus, from a purely aerodynamic perspective, an unsupported cape is detrimental—not beneficial—to flight.
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Smaller engines help reduce aerodynamic drag when flying above mach speed - the speed of sound.
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And then I work around all those components with the aerodynamic engineers, suspension and everything.
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Laval's car was so successful because it was lightweight, aerodynamic, and powerful for its size.
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Askew in supersonic air flow, the aerodynamic stress was too much and shattered the orbiter.
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Speed going through an atmosphere causes what's called aerodynamic flail, and that can kill you.
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These high-altitude aerodynamic goggles with leather temple protectors ($350) hit the height of gnar.
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These high-altitude aerodynamic goggles with leather temple protectors ($2990) hit the height of gnar.
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The F-35 has an aerodynamic performance similar to flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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The key to breaking the 300mph mark was eliminating as much aerodynamic drag as possible.
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And the turbo engines, on cars with less aerodynamic downforce, were faster on the straights.
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It can also be used to create small aerodynamic effects and to create effective filters.
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The Thule Glide 2.0 is smooth, sturdy, and aerodynamic, with high-performing wheels and suspension.
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"It's easy to play in, kind of aerodynamic with the one arm free," said Williams.
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Or us potentially playing games – us opening and closing this valve and energizing aerodynamic features.
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Paralympic athletes joined forces with BMW Designworks to create a lighter, more aerodynamic racing wheelchair.
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The series quickly did away with the overly complicated aerodynamic kits it introduced in 2015.
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Aerodynamic stalls are central to the Boeing 737 saga, so let's explore them briefly now.
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The front wheels are covered in aerodynamic shields that stay still as the wheels spin.
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His 1983 Ford Thunderbird design was heavily shaped by wind tunnel testing, prioritizing aerodynamic lines.
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Leading edge slats are an aerodynamic control surface that extend from the front of the wing.
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Is that because you used to be a swimmer and you were trying to be aerodynamic?
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The flaps on the front and rear of the Batmobile flip up for, um, aerodynamic purposes.
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The headlights have evolved and become more aerodynamic, but they're still the 911's visual signature.
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The car has an aerodynamic design that minimizes airflow through its body, which helps increase range.
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Spark's current concept is already pretty radical, with its giant front wing and wild aerodynamic look.
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But the official electric classes are heavily modified, race-ready cars with giant aerodynamic rear wings.
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And SUVs get worse gas mileage because they're heavier and taller, which makes them less aerodynamic.
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Looking ahead, the researchers say their findings could be used to discern other possible aerodynamic features.
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But better understanding of those aerodynamic forces will lead to better bridge designs in the future.
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The front on the new EVO has an overall more aerodynamic profile than the previous iteration's.
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The Model X's rounded edges and sleek, aerodynamic profile are signature traits of the Tesla look.
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The round design of a Deltec home makes it more aerodynamic than a traditional, rectangular structure.
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There, the only black member of the staff, she helped calculate the aerodynamic forces on airplanes.
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But what about these newer electric vehicles that aren't so much aerodynamic as they are adorable?
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He spent the summer in the library, studying the history and the aerodynamic principles of blimps.
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Williams have brought aerodynamic upgrades to Austria and Lowe said the package had performed as intended.
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The prototype's autonomous controlled flights, as seen in the video, allowed researchers to identify its aerodynamic properties.
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With its low, sloping shape and covered rear wheels, the car is designed to be extraordinarily aerodynamic.
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"Our program results in designs that are sometimes 5–20% more aerodynamic than conventional methods," said Baqué.
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Since there is no atmosphere, the ship can be any shape, it doesn't have to be aerodynamic.
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Everyone loves a good supercar: gorgeous, aerodynamic, laughably out of reach for almost everyone on the planet.
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But planes are now lighter, more aerodynamic, and contain more efficient engines, explains Eli Dourado of Mercatus.
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Some of Arconic's other futuristic designs include flying cars, ultra-lightweight car bodies, and aerodynamic airplane wings.
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It also has a better drag coefficient than a super car thanks to its extremely aerodynamic design.
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But these signs could be explained away by, say, more aerodynamic car designs, or changes to farming.
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The contour feathers of modern birds are round and flat, making them smooth, aerodynamic, and water-repellent.
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Aerodynamic and low to the ground, these are easy to tow but are expensive for their size.
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Aerodynamic testing, for example, is done largely with simulation software, cutting development time in a wind tunnel.
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It's integrated in a smooth, aerodynamic fashion, as are the sensors on the side of the car.
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Drivers fear, however, that aerodynamic changes will instead make it harder for cars to follow and overtake.
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The Elva's contoured body shape guides air to optimize the car's aerodynamic efficiency, according to the automaker.
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This year's cars have already been criticized by some for their shark-like fins and aerodynamic wings.
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This time, with a modified version that's longer, more aerodynamic, and clearly doesn't have the electronic limiter.
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New wing technology was implemented, such as winglets, which made planes more aerodynamic and reduced flight times.
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The wings attached to the front of the bike's cowl provides aerodynamic downforce, according to the automaker.
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Röchling makes underbodies of S.U.V.s for BMW, along with plastic systems that make the vehicles more aerodynamic.
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Research from Cornell suggests that the front car may actually receive the greater benefit of aerodynamic efficiency.
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This pair sports a one-piece lens and an aerodynamic design that stays cool after your run.
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At that altitude, it was nearing the 22610's maximum engineered aerodynamic airspeed of approximately 73702 knots.
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With aerodynamic efficiency a given, they're aiming for maximum catchiness, with sharper and fuller songcraft sparkling brightly.
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Rule changes, with new aerodynamic regulations, were expected to make the cars around 1.5 seconds a lap slower.
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Bottom line—I can imagine an aerodynamic Batman and his cape, provided there is something to provide thrust.
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A typical Superman cape, which attaches to the neck but is otherwise free, is not aerodynamic at all.
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Felt's new track rocket has been designed to wrestle every aerodynamic advantage from the uncaring laws of physics.
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For 2018 the firms refined the design to be lighter and more aerodynamic and renamed it the Pop.
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Aerodynamic changes "work" all the time and require a lot of design and testing to get just right.
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Top-class equipment on the track was provided, from £229,000 bikes to the aerodynamic skinsuits worn by riders.
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He received his first pair of running blades, aerodynamic prosthetic limbs designed for running, when he was 9.
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It's a control and aerodynamic test mule for Beta's real product, which will use a different propulsion configuration.
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Birdie is made up of a base and aerodynamic attachment and can be stored in a small bag.
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The doomed Airbus A330 jet crashed into the sea on June 1, 2009, after entering an aerodynamic stall.
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Long the bane of teachers, students at one Japanese high school recently made some powerfully aerodynamic paper airplanes.
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"In other helicopters there's a lag between putting the input in and getting the aerodynamic response," he says.
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The new EVO's rear triangle features dropped seat stays, which make for a more aerodynamic and comfortable ride.
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ROG active Aerodynamic System, Upgraded 12V fans and anti-dust tunnels to preserve cooling performance and system stability
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Smith said NASA has been working on aerodynamic techniques to achieve smoother pressure changes to minimize sonic booms.
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The car was also modified to be more aerodynamic with front fender vents and a larger rear wing.
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Their study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, describes the unique aerodynamic mechanisms that allow mosquitos to fly.
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"Our program results in designs that are sometimes 5-20 percent more aerodynamic than conventional methods," Baqué said.
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Excellent maneuverability, a smooth ride, and aerodynamic design make the Thule Urban Glide 2 the best jogging stroller.
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The styling is aerodynamic, including fairings over the front wheels, which project out from the chassis for stability.
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That meant that those aerodynamic forces were even stronger, since the plane was blasting forward at full thrust.
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The SRBs careened into the sky on their own, and the orbiter broke up from the aerodynamic pressures.
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What did explain it, Ms. Parmentier and her colleagues concluded, were aerodynamic forces induced by the droplets themselves.
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Fjeld explains that it didn't have to fly in an atmosphere and thus didn't have to be aerodynamic.
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MCAS was designed to help prevent an aerodynamic stall by issuing commands to push the plane's nose lower.
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Click here to view original GIFThe Falcon 29 at the Q stage, when aerodynamic forces are at their greatest.
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Instead, this car rides at a road-hugging height all the time to make it as aerodynamic as possible.
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Closing the joint moves the handlebars in an aggressive stance, leaning into the front wheel to be more aerodynamic.
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The Tre looks completely different from the Nikola One and Two, which have a more slicked-back aerodynamic style.
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It's almost like cheating, you can come up with better aerodynamic design, you can test a lot more ideas.
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Those big incisions into the hood aren't just for looks — they're active flaps that modify the car's aerodynamic profile.
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This led to the structural failure of this tank, allowing aerodynamic forces to destroy the rest of the orbiter.
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He said the company, which was founded in 1995, was one of the first to focus on aerodynamic frames.
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The engine is the weakest link, the Adrian Newey-penned aerodynamic package likely to be among the very best.
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It is all one word, lowercase, the way it appears on a web address: sleek, aerodynamic, at digital speed.
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All this provided a cohesive mechanical platform upon which to release the aerodynamic assault of guided simulation and CFD.
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The aerodynamic profile deflects headwinds and provides easier control downwind, and a center plate helps Bertish remain on course.
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The protuberances are ugly, create aerodynamic drag, and their associated blind spots are the bane of parking-challenged drivers everywhere.
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As is customary with classified payloads, ULA webcast the liftoff only until the aerodynamic fairing covering the payload was discarded.
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That's how they developed those aerodynamic (and frankly already iconic) holes on each side of the rear of the car.
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It's an active aerodynamic system that allows for both high down force and low drag, depending on the driver's needs.
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The angle is a key flight parameter that must remain narrow enough to preserve lift and avoid an aerodynamic stall.
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"But that's the only real way to foil the aerodynamic qualities of an airplane – to hit the wing," he says.
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Airplane performance really comes down to four key variables: aerodynamic efficiency, structural efficiency, propulsive efficiency and speed of the airplane.
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But if it needs to move fast with more agility, smaller, swept-back wings make them more aerodynamic and maneuverable.
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The pod is 28 feet long, constructed of structural aluminum and carbon fiber, and looks like a futuristic, aerodynamic bus.
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She had equipment in her trailer, a gift from fellow inventor Howard Hughes (she designed aerodynamic wings for his airplanes).
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Formula One is planning sweeping changes to the aerodynamic regulations for next year which will increase the levels of downforce.
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That's because the new Prius is more aerodynamic, has a better battery, and uses that on-board electricity more efficiently.
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Not only does this brighten up the small interior, it makes the car a bit more aerodynamic and visually distinctive.
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His competitors thereafter ran in the nude, thinking that Orsippus may have simply been more aerodynamic while in the nude.
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They can be very boxy since there's no need to make those lower-speed cars all that aerodynamic, Breitfeld said.
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The wings will give them more aerodynamic downforce and the tires more grip, and the engines will provide more power.
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That angle is a key flight parameter that must remain narrow enough to preserve lift and avoid an aerodynamic stall.
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Trim refers to an aerodynamic condition related to pitch — the nose-up-or-down attitude of an airplane in flight.
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Within seconds of cutting its engines, aerodynamic forces will throttle the uncontrolled, tube-shaped body and rip it to pieces.
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The suspension and aerodynamic design, however, are different, producing a more nimble car better suited for tracks and twisting roads.
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While Lowe was reluctant to give details, the car appears to be suffering an aerodynamic issue with the rear floor.
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Soaring through space like an aerodynamic electric train, a streamlined surge of energy, Simi captivates in its methodical formalist rigidity.
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That's had a whole bunch of trickle-down aerodynamic effects, most notably in maneuverability and dogfighting, which we covered earlier.
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These include changes to its fleet of delivery trucks to make them more aerodynamic, and cutting the distance these vehicles drive.
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"Usually the public doesn't care what aircraft they're on," said Kevin Michaels, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, an aviation consulting firm.
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The consensus seems to be that capes are not really that aerodynamic at all, when you get right down to it.
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The question really means can they generate useful aerodynamic forces, and as usually configured, they will instead flutter uselessly like flags.
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Where a flap would normally be, there is instead a continuous, bent surface, which changes the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing.
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In this video, Sébastien Rannou recreates the whole of Daft Punk's "Aerodynamic" using just a hundred or so lines of code.
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Avangard is designed to sit atop an intercontinental ballistic missile and uses aerodynamic forces to sail on top of the atmosphere.
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Due to the irregular shape of the asteroid, the resulting aerodynamic instabilities rip away at the object, shredding it to pieces.
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The Phantom 4 has sleeker, more aerodynamic lines, which help it achieve a new top speed without using much more power.
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In the late 1970s, a spike in gas prices set in motion a stronger emphasis on aerodynamic design for American cars.
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Football players get better shoes and sweat-wicking jerseys, but pianists won't play better with aerodynamic pedals or carbon-fiber keys.
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Cooling in the descent, these minerals formed the aerodynamic shapes of the "Hiroshimaites"—rare minerals unique to the beaches of Japan.
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Aerodynamic features on the front and rear of the car are also designed to provide balanced downward pressure at high speeds.
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Other than the aerodynamic design, the hybrid electric axle system and custom automatic tire inflation make the truck more fuel efficient.
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A lot of people remember back in the 1970s when some lugers wore conehead style helmets to gain an aerodynamic advantage.
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Chipper, circular electric jangle, a giant wall of strummed acoustic guitar, and jaunty drums define an anthem of spectacular aerodynamic efficiency.
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Moments after that, the tumbling rocket succumbed to powerful aerodynamic forces, broke apart, and exploded into a brilliant orb-shaped fireball.
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McLaren have said they are using Friday practice sessions mainly for testing purposes as they try to rectify their aerodynamic problems.
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Manhattan Christian arrived in a sleek black bus with aerodynamic curvature and tinted windows; Arlee came in a yellow Blue Bird.
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Ferrari took a new aerodynamic package to the previous race in Baku, with Sebastian Vettel finishing third and Charles Leclerc fifth.
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"I'm hearing from the Ferrari guys that they've got their car in the wrong aerodynamic window at the moment," he said.
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And he says the added aerodynamic downforce will create more dirty air behind a car, making it tougher to get around someone.
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Mercedes' engineers need to balance the structural strength of the system against its aerodynamic qualities, but leaned toward the latter, Lowe says.
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Safety experts were running crash simulations, aerodynamic experts were calculating energy loss around the vehicle, and electricians were tweaking the vehicle's powertrain.
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It still has a boxy shape and upright grille with round headlights, but Jeep says it is more aerodynamic than ever before.
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If the angle becomes too steep, the flow of air over the wing is disturbed, throwing the plane into an aerodynamic stall.
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"Crashes were happening for every damn reason you could imagine," said Kevin Michaels, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, an aviation consulting firm.
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Using a plastic dish for a palette, Crabapple touched him up, applying mustard-yellow paint to an aggressively aerodynamic flap of hair.
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Harroun went on to win the race, at least in part because of the aerodynamic advantages his one-man car gave him.
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All that cash buys some serious extras including an aerodynamic body, a hand-welded titanium exhaust and aeronautic-grade aluminum alloy rims.
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Perhaps his most extreme sartorial selection was an aerodynamic skin suit that was patterned with a life-size, anatomical drawing of muscles.
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It doesn't seem particularly aerodynamic (or more importantly, hydrodynamic), but from the footage I've seen so far it shoots high-quality stuff.
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For the sake of maintaining an aerodynamic profile, Ford shaved just about as much space out of the interior as they could.
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It lacks judgment and intuition, precisely because those human traits can sometimes be fatal in guiding an aerodynamic tube through the sky.
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"A football is shaped like a wing and more aerodynamic than a round ball so the flow is very different," said Mehta.
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In contrast to aerodynamic models, climate models were far more complicated, were subject to larger modeling uncertainties and were not reliably tested.
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Confused by mixed signals from their instruments, the pilots unintentionally put their aircraft into an aerodynamic stall, which ultimately caused the crash.
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Because of the way the tail is shaped, strong aerodynamic forces would make it excruciatingly difficult to adjust the trim by hand.
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However, they were aerodynamic enough to sail several yards past the target before landing on some unsuspecting neighbor like a Scud missile.
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It weighs 300 pounds and can carry an additional 70 pounds of cargo, slung in an aerodynamic pod between its two wings.
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"For someone who is relatively small and lightweight and aerodynamic, he's got a massive great cardiovascular system on him," Clancy told reporters.
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Enthusiast marques like McLaren already tune their cars' computers to adjust spring rates, tire pressure, aerodynamic balance and more to driving conditions.
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Lockheed's uses helium for only about eighty per cent of its lift; the rest comes from the aerodynamic form of the body.
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SmartWay helps trucking companies fit their trucks with aerodynamic flaps and low-resistance tires, for example, that save fuel and reduce emissions.
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It helps manage the stress, torque and aerodynamic forces that bend the connection between the wings and the body of the jet.
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Dedicated ride-sharing vehicles would always travel much slower, so they would not need to be aerodynamic or have a powerful engine.
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But not great if you have tiny wrists and want to wear the watch with regular clothes too, not just aerodynamic sportswear.
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It is meant to prevent loss of lift which can cause an aerodynamic stall sending the plane downwards in an uncontrolled way.
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The pod lifts above a track using magnetic levitation and glides at airline speeds for long distances due to low aerodynamic drag.
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The Auto Alliance estimates that external mirrors, depending on their profile, account for 2 percent to 7 percent of a car's aerodynamic drag.
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So why would a secret program looking at aerial anomalies—"aerodynamic vehicles engaged in extreme maneuvers, with unique phenomenology," says Harris—remain unclassified?
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Jamey JacobProfessor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State UniversityCapes by themselves are not aerodynamic in the sense of producing lift or reducing drag.
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That said, it is possible to make a cape provide useful aerodynamic forces if you can design it to retain a specific shape.
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A tight cape that attaches along the arms or legs, as is sometimes depicted on Batman, could serve an aerodynamic function in gliding.
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However, compared to high performance wings of albatrosses and other birds, such short cape-wings are not very impressive from an aerodynamic perspective.
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The system starts with the most basic shapes and works toward increasing complexity until it finally settles on an optimal, super-aerodynamic shape.
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"I think on the aerodynamic side there are some parts that are quite innovative and new, in our car at least," added Alonso.
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Its exterior surfaces have also been massaged to produce more aerodynamic air flow, including an aero diffuser and three active rear wing positions.
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"The aerodynamic concept has changed significantly, and the C37 has several new features in comparison to its predecessor," said technical director Joerg Zander.
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The aircraft is known for its increased efficiency, as seen with fuel-efficient engines and aerodynamic enhancements such as sharklets on each wing.
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It can also be used with or without the aerodynamic cowling above the hood, depending on the height of the trailer it's pulling.
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"Someone once told me that a bumblebee, judged by aerodynamic principles, is incapable of flying," Mr. Kaplan told The Associated Press in 1988.
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Approximately one minute after ignition, the Falcon Heavy reached its peak in terms of the amount of aerodynamic stressors acting on the rocket.
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Everything else—the aerodynamic suits, the carbon fiber, the wackadoodle helmets—are all in service of maximizing the efficient usage of those watts.
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I remember pumping my legs as hard as I could, making myhands sleek and aerodynamic, desperate for the athletic approval of a warmonger.
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As soon as we take it outside you'll see the sleekness and the aerodynamic shape and the whole bum thing will go away.
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The vote will be on three of five elements — the financial, technical and sporting rules that include a cost cap and aerodynamic restrictions.
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The vote will be on three of five elements — the financial, technical and sporting rules that include a cost cap and aerodynamic restrictions.
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The effect was exaggerated by his decision to sit on the forward part of the top tube of his bicycle for aerodynamic gain.
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A raft of technical changes, including fatter tires and aerodynamic enhancements, have raised hopes rivals can bridge the gap with the Silver Arrows.
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The vehicle floats above the track using magnetic levitation and glides at airline speeds for long distances due to ultra-low aerodynamic drag.
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Monaco, which Ferrari dominated last year, is next up with plenty of tight and twisty corners putting a premium on high aerodynamic downforce.
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To reach a top speed of about 200 miles per hour, the cars must find the best tradeoff between aerodynamic downforce and drag.
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And most obviously, the AP-0 includes a gigantic fin running down its rear that, according to Apex, is both aerodynamic and structural.
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The feathers on the wings and tail looked more like modern bird feathers, but lacked the curved aerodynamic structure that allows for flight.
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Some at Boeing argued for an aerodynamic fix, but the modifications would have been slow and expensive, and Boeing was in a hurry.
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So if you can write more efficient software you can free up your aero team to come up with a more aerodynamic car.
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This, of course, is conspiracy theory, based on not much but strange aerodynamic sightings and the word of a man named Bob Lazar.
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The result would save automakers vast amounts of money necessary to fund for redesigning light and more aerodynamic models to meet 2012 standards.
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The Soul's shape is as aerodynamic as a house, so freeway speeds bring some wind noise, but the vehicle is otherwise moderately quiet.
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"The most important thing for me was to discuss the technical side, the aerodynamic side, because last year was not good," Massa said.
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Bode Miller first attempted fashion design as a child, when he tried to modify a bulky ski jacket into a something more aerodynamic.
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Automakers began relying more heavily on wind tunnels and aerodynamic calculations when designing their cars, and engineers started working more closely with designers.
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I remember pumping my legs as hard as I could, making my hands sleek and aerodynamic, desperate for the athletic approval of a warmonger.
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Thus a cape with this structure could be configured as a wing to produce aerodynamic lift and provide limited flight control for a superhero.
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These designs usually have limited delivery range and speed; their less-than-aerodynamic shapes and vertical lift rotors limit the efficiency of forward flight.
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All teams have to use the same device, a standard part provided by a sole manufacturer, but are allowed to make some aerodynamic modifications.
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All these aerodynamic metal-and-glass structures presented before us are sculptures, totems dedicated to an irrational pursuit of unique performance, speed, and aesthetics.
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Airbus spearheaded the charge with its Airbus A320neo family of aircraft that saw new engines and aerodynamic-enhancing features that reduced overall fuel consumption.
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Drivers on other teams have raved about new technical changes, including fatter tyres and aerodynamic upgrades, which have made the cars faster this season.
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MCAS is meant to prevent a loss of lift which can cause an aerodynamic stall and send the plane downwards in an uncontrolled way.
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The team had also been hoping for a big step up with aerodynamic upgrades, and ended the day with Verstappen 0.636 slower than Hamilton.
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It is meant to prevent a loss of lift which can cause an aerodynamic stall and send the plane downwards in an uncontrolled way.
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The next race, in China, was less than two weeks away, and McLaren's engineers wanted a more aerodynamic wing fitted to the race car.
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Plus, it has a unicorn-like horn, which I assume makes it more aerodynamic because it can run upwards of 150 miles per hour.
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This is the housing used to protect whatever the rocket is delivering to space (satellites, supplies, etc.) from forces during launch, including aerodynamic heating.
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Tiny aerodynamic glass particles found on the beaches of Hiroshima were likely formed in the fires of an atomic blast, says a new study.
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The software is designed to prevent a loss of lift which can cause an aerodynamic stall, sending the plane downwards in an uncontrolled way.
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Performance levels for ride-hailing and car-sharing service vehicles could be dialled down significantly, meaning they would not have to be so aerodynamic.
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They build custom aerodynamic shells around the bikes and require riders to get as low and recumbent as possible without losing too much stability.
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The broadest gains have been in gasoline-powered models, which have benefited from more efficient engines and transmissions, lighter materials and more aerodynamic designs.
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As the lead test pilot, Stucky was expected to navigate unexplored aerodynamic realms, so that the engineers could define the spaceship's capabilities and limits.
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Along with the video, Vuignier is offering a first look at the Centriphone's aerodynamic rig, which looks like a fighter out of Star Wars.
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Honda argues that the tech reduces aerodynamic drag by 90% compared to conventional door mirrors, for an overall 3.8% improvement for the entire vehicle.
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It's what Bugatti calls a "pre-production vehicle of a Chiron derivative," with a longer and more aerodynamic body and reinforced tires from Michelin.
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"The testing, which was conducted by FAA flight test engineers and flight test pilots, included aerodynamic stall situations and recovery procedures," Elwell's testimony says.
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I blame this fallacy on the M.A.M.I.L.s (that's middle-aged men in Lycra), and their endless obsession with carbon-fiber whirligigs and aerodynamic thingamabobs.
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The Formula One aerodynamic work is incredible, he said, "but so extreme that it cannot result in any development in our road car understanding."
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By that point, it will be traveling so fast (nearly twice the speed of sound) that aerodynamic forces will rip the rocket to pieces.
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A higher pitch of the nose could potentially lead to an aerodynamic stall, meaning the airplane would no longer have enough lift to fly.
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The first stage would have used something called an inflatable aerodynamic decelerator to slow its descent and allow it to splash down in safety.
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Arrivabene identified the team's struggle to add crucial aerodynamic downforce to their car since May's Spanish Grand Prix as the reason for their slide.
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This car, nicknamed "The Pagoda" because the center of its sloped hardtop is lower than the sides, is the most aerodynamic of the three.
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But because the new engines wouldn't fit under the old wings, the new plane wound up having different aerodynamic properties than the old plane.
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The flying machine is called the Monospinner and is billed as the "simplest, controllable, flying machine in existence" since it lacks actuators and aerodynamic surfaces.
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Image: EPFLTo be fair, the IUT Annecy researchers can't take full credit for the bike's sleek, aerodynamic shape, nor can any human for that matter.
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What's neat about this approach is that it's free from human biases and preconceived notions of what an aerodynamic vehicle is supposed to look like.
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The images more or less track with the rendering Fisker released last year: sleek, aerodynamic lines; a low-slung hood; and a tapered back end.
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The improved Active Aerodynamic System props the underside of the laptop upward and opens the bottom plate with better airflow, thanks to more fan blades.
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The rear license plate has been moved down, and it has a bit more aerodynamic and sportier look, with a long stretched bonnet featuring powerdomes.
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"This specific way of generating power could lead to new aerodynamic control mechanisms for drones in the future, inspired by flying animals," Johansson Westheim continued.
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In its essence, it's an uninspired blah of a silhouette, even at its most aerodynamic, sculpted extreme — short in the front, big in the back.
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And the car itself itself certainly looks the business, with sleek aerodynamic lines, a low, aggressively-angled bonnet, and a large and curved front windscreen.
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This is due, in part, to the fact that the company has made some aesthetic changes in the name of making the thing more aerodynamic.
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In the case of the ATS and CTS, the V versions are generally beefier than the regular cars, with additional side skirts and aerodynamic cladding.
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The Leaf also had an updated body design, with a more aerodynamic look aimed at helping to make the most of its onboard electric battery.
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Even trying to bend each variant toward the same basic airframe resulted in a bulky, blocky fuselage that limits the F-35's aerodynamic performance.
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If Mark dropped them nose-first, the aerodynamic shape of the bobsled would help it punch through the air more easily than the bowling ball.
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"The curl is gone, but I guess that makes me more aerodynamic, so that's all right," Chen joked last month at the United States championships.
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"This show is inspired by ancient Egypt, but I wanted to have a more futuristic take on it — something really aerodynamic and strong," she explains.
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The model kept botching certain extreme maneuvers, because the plane's new aerodynamic profile was dragging its tail down and causing its nose to pitch up.
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"It has many good points, such as excellent aerodynamic efficiency, a superb power unit and a really excellent driver lineup," Allison said in an interview.
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Aerodynamic aids are swiped from racing Vettes, and magnetic ride control dampers guarantee that every centimeter of the available summer performance tires bites the road.
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Formula One added that AWS would also help it run more and better aerodynamic car design simulations as part of work to develop new technical rules.
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Regardless of my interpretation of its exterior design, soak up its aerodynamic lines and otherworldly features now because you'll probably never see one in the wild.
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The body of the vehicle (which you can see in the renders above and below) is designed to help with aerodynamic performance, according to Fisker, Inc.
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Perhaps the pilots became distracted while attempting to troubleshoot a problem, allowing the airplane to enter an aerodynamic stall from which they were unable to recover.
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Airbus chose to refit its popular widebody aircraft, the Airbus A330 family, with new, modern engines and redesigned aerodynamic features to make the aircraft more efficient.
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Both Cayenne Coupé variants feature a fixed spoiler above the rear window with a new adaptive rear spoiler below it that's designed to enhance aerodynamic stability.
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But step one way or the other and you start to see aerodynamic holes in the body work that would make the Ford GT's designers blush.
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Mr Tucker estimates that the total aerodynamic benefit to Mr Kipchoge, who crossed the finishing line in a historic 2:00:25, was approximately two minutes.
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Speed Demon II, a color somewhere between rust and brown, is tight, aerodynamic and even looks fast in the same mean way a wasp looks fast.
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After their dismal performance in Sochi, the team overhauled it's approach, changing training programs and equipment, including their aerodynamic skin suits, to avoid history repeating itself.
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McLaren had another lacklustre day, with Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne 17th and 18th respectively in the opening session, although the Spaniard was testing aerodynamic details.
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New Zealand's unusual row of pedaling sailors, including a former Olympic cyclist, appear more aerodynamic than the "grinders" on the hand-powered winches of other teams.
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Meanwhile, athletes at the Winter Olympics especially benefit from advances in tools like carbon fiber composite skis, aerodynamic speedskating suits, clap skates, and warm, lightweight outerwear.
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That melted debris flies away from the impact site and cools as it travels through the air, usually giving it an aerodynamic shape of some sort.
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The nose cone won't be necessary until later anyway, when it will encase the rocket's payload and handle the crushing aerodynamic forces of higher-altitude tests.
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One thing that all of these vehicles have in common is their shape, with the need to reduce aerodynamic drag in order to maximize forward speed.
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We also weren't allowed to photograph the bottom of the car too closely because Aston is keen to protect the particular details of its aerodynamic design.
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It has been generally believed that sedans and sports cars are better for speed and agility, given their more aerodynamic bodies and lower centers of gravity.
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A standard part made by external suppliers, teams are allowed to swathe the device in an aerodynamic fairing and attach mini-wings of up to 20mm.
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From developing aerodynamic technology to small conveniences like Velcro, humans have been taking a cue from the natural world for as long as we've been inventing.
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Kevin Broom, RVIA spokesman, said that lighter and more aerodynamic towables are gaining in popularity, as they do not require large trucks or SUVs to tow.
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The bikes have an integrated hydration system in the downtube with a straw poking out, allowing them to remain in a tucked, aerodynamic position while drinking.
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The middle event, though, is the real showstopper: aerodynamic slivers of carbon fiber on wheels, costing upward of $2753,000 — or more than a new Nissan Versa.
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Simplifying the dimensions of the first-generation Starship into a cylinder (and ignoring its aerodynamic nose cone) gives a finished volume of about 7.5 million liters.
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The Super Sport+ has a longtail, a feature that reduces aerodynamic stall and maintains downforce on the car's rear wheels, keeping it stuck to the pavement.
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The International Automobile Federation posted a clarification to teams saying they could legitimately design mirrors to minimize any negative aerodynamic effects but benefits should be minimal.
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By certification standards, the elevator will succeed at this at all aerodynamic speeds up to the maximum, which, again, is approximately 7373 knots in the 737.
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They hired an injection-molding company to create a prototype, which met their expectations: It was light, safe and squeezable, and aerodynamic when tossed and kicked.
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Other options include a roof rack, auxiliary LED lights, and a carbon-fiber wind deflector that supposedly makes this brick on wheels a bit more aerodynamic.
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In the nineteen-seventies, William Miller, a former Navy fighter pilot in New Jersey, tested a ship with an aerodynamic deltoid shape, called the Aereon 26.
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In an era when safety regulations, aerodynamic considerations and blatant copying have made it harder to distinguish cars by design, the QX21's stylists deserve kudos.
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You have to figure out transmission, suspension, and aerodynamic settings that fit not only your driving style but also those of everyone else on your team.
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The wings morph on their own in response to changing flight conditions, using different levels of voltage to optimize aerodynamic characteristics — on the fly, as it were.
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That's because the standard silencers—sound-absorbing insulation, pricey engineering, aerodynamic tricks, and sheer weight (heavier cars tend to be quieter)—are hard to move down market.
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Along with a very efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and some onboard batteries, the Prius Prime also has a very aerodynamic — and wind-friendly — body.
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What was already a radically aerodynamic shape on the original Valkyrie has now been taken to extremes, with big changes to the car's front and rear wings.
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There are bigger air inlets to feed the turbo engine as well as aerodynamic detailing, such as front splitter and air inlets ahead of the front wheels.
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That's thanks to the extra noise coming out of the stronger electric drivetrain, as well as the way the wind breaks off the more complicated aerodynamic bodywork.
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NASA has also tested out inflatable heat shields with programs like the Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator, or HIAD, and the Inflatable Re-entry Vehicle Experiment, or IRVE.
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The pod, dubbed the XP-7473, glided above the track using magnetic levitation, which limits aerodynamic drag and theoretically allows for a top speed of 760 mph.
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A Virgin Hyperloop One pod quickly lifts above the track using magnetic levitation and glides at airline speeds for long distances due to ultra-low aerodynamic drag.
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McLaren have said they know they have an aerodynamic problem but cannot fix it in the wind tunnel, meaning they have to use practice sessions for testing.
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A prototype built by researchers at the University of Southampton shows that membrane wings can have improved aerodynamic properties and fly over longer distances on less power.
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Labored-over sunsets take over canvases in blown-out washes; while the same acrylic paints help to define the sharp white lines of Allman's aerodynamic modern civilizations.
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Even with all the physical changes, DJI reps a big factor is better flight intelligence: The drone can automatically tilt to make itself more aerodynamic during flight.
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The fairing, essentially the rocket's nose cone, is the covering on top of the payload that makes the spacecraft aerodynamic as it speeds through the Earth's atmosphere.
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Aston's special projects division added a ton of carbon fiber aerodynamic elements including a new front splitter, front and rear bumpers, fenders, side sills, and rear diffuser.
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The helmet itself is indistinguishable from any other modern helmet; it's aerodynamic, provides the usual protection, has standard adjustable straps and comes in a variety of colors.
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Where Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo, and Driveclub fawn over the cold, aerodynamic details of their vehicles, Driver: San Francisco, by its body-swapping central conceit, belies fetishization.
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The enormous hood, low roof line, and rear-positioned passenger compartment are meant to be a "reinterpretation of classic, aesthetic principles" while still exhibiting an aerodynamic design.
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First off, designers blessed the Grand Sport with the body of the Z22017, with its extreme, track-honed aerodynamic accoutrements that were developed for the Corvette racecars.
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Mercedes have been dominant for the last three years, winning both the drivers and constructors' titles, and will start as favorites again despite major aerodynamic rule changes.
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Ferrari's solution pushed the boundaries, with winglets above the mirrors that were fixed to the halo, and raised suspicions they were designed to produce an aerodynamic advantage.
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Flight is the intuitive answer, but the first planar feathers were probably too primitive for flight or gliding, lacking the distinct asymmetry that makes birds' feathers aerodynamic.
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The nose pitching too high translates into an angle of attack (the angle between the wings and the air flow) that could potentially cause an aerodynamic stall.
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The company has also learned how to better manage the battery pack's heat, allowing the car to close its cooling vents more frequently, which reduces aerodynamic drag.
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And to keep the tower from swaying in the wind, it has elaborate cantilevers and aerodynamic openings, as well as a huge weighting system on the roof.
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Hyperloop One claims the trip would just take 31 minutes using its system of aerodynamic pods traveling through nearly airless tubes at speeds of up to 760 mph.
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To clear up the confusion, for this week's Giz Asks we reached out to a number of experts in engineering to figure out whether capes are actually aerodynamic.
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The aircraft body is slightly bulkier than the original Mavic Pro, but it comes with some extra grooves that are designed to make the whole thing more aerodynamic.
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Perhaps what makes his performances even more remarkable is Busch's ability to be so dominant with two different aerodynamic packages, not to mention a new right-side tire.
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In the US, she said, Amazon also manages its own fleet of trailer equipment with features designed to minimize fuel consumption, like skirts that make trailers more aerodynamic.
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But alas, the P Zero Sound is a replica mold (that comes in nine colors) of the smaller tire F1 teams use for their aerodynamic wind tunnel testing.
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You can all stop spending too much money on teardrop-shaped frames now, because turning into Superman is clearly the aerodynamic edge the sport has been searching for.
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That helped Ava better manage loads across all the aerodynamic forces in play, whether from winds, rotor downwash, or the shifting forces as it moves through the air.
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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Aerodynamic rule changes are expected to make Formula One cars one-and-a-half seconds slower per lap in 2019, the governing FIA said on Thursday.
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"Aerodynamic drag is 80% of what holds you back when you ride a 10-speed," explained Alan Krause, co-director of the challenge, along with his wife, Alice.
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It has also made plans to manufacture the aerodynamic vehicles — which are officially classified as motorcycles but have power windows, cruise control, and a/c — in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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"On paper, people will assume that Spa should suit our car because it is a circuit where aerodynamic efficiency is extremely important," Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said.
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It was inelegant, with Froome pedaling sitting on the top tube of his bicycle frame for aerodynamic gain, but effective, putting him into the yellow race leader's jersey.
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The superior, aerodynamic balls are made in Costa Rica and are manufactured differently than the minor-league version, which is made in China and is more pitcher-friendly.
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That will enable more than 200 miles of range per charge, the company estimates, which isn't bad considered the power and not-exactly-aerodynamic profile of the vehicles.
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Team boss Mattia Binotto told reporters at the Maranello factory that Ferrari were aiming to put a lot more aerodynamic downforce on the as-yet unnamed 2020 car.
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Grosvenor has attached a large blue-gray fin to the back, which adds an aerodynamic element, though I cannot imagine how it could possibly improve this car's performance.
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An old-school pilot, he eschewed systems that take control from pilots and would have preferred an aerodynamic fix such as vortex generators, thin fins on the wings.
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The flatter gradient and softer snow of the Jeongseon Alpine Centre's course will benefit aerodynamic skiers that are good gliders on fast skis, attributes that cannot be developed quickly.
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Learning more about how the Pacific bluefin tuna speeds through the water could improve the design of sailing ships, which are already inspired by the tuna's aerodynamic body shape.
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"When you see a car with aerodynamic features, it looks like add-ons put on the car, so it's difficult to have something simple and really elegant," Hossann said.
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There's no definite timeline yet, but it hopes to fly an aerodynamic test vehicle this year that will show how their future capsule will behave in real-world conditions.
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The A321XLR - with more fuel capacity but no extra seats or aerodynamic redesign - is a compromise bet that Airbus hopes will fend off Boeing for the smallest upfront investment.
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Virgin Hyperloop One says the trip would take just 31 minutes using its system of aerodynamic pods traveling through nearly airless tubes at speeds of up to 700 mph.
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The company activated the escape system, which pushed the capsule away to safety, at a very specific point in the launch when the vehicle was experiencing maximum aerodynamic pressure.
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The four-wheeled autonomous vehicles appear to be covered in sensors and look wickedly aerodynamic, with bodywork that covers up all the internals and massive openings around each axle.
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Most of the adaptive stuff is automated: the shock absorbers, chassis height, power steering, and the aerodynamic and brake control systems all adjust according to how you are driving.
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In the first two seasons, Formula E cars had rather typical-looking front bodywork, with one wing close to the ground and aerodynamic fairings in front of each wheel.
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In cheer, every body has a spot: For instance, bases (the athletes who do most of the person-lifting) are typically more "built," while flyers are tiny and aerodynamic.
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To get up to highway speeds, the team created an ultra aerodynamic design with a carbon fiber body so light that the car could be lifted by two people.
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Mercedes, whose triple champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest in both of Friday's sessions, got most of the attention with a revamped front wing and other eye-catching aerodynamic additions.
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But today, you can do aerodynamic development in simulation, where each iteration takes 30 minutes and costs almost nothing, and so you can do it with a tiny team.
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Andrea Eskau of Germany won gold in the 10-kilometer biathlon, competing in an aerodynamic carbon-fiber frame engineered by Toyota that incorporates technology used in Formula One racing.
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The two main Nordic events are quite different: cross-country skiing, which requires endurance, and ski jumping, the daredevil event that rewards courage, aerodynamic form and a slight body.
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Hamilton, 65 points clear of team mate Valtteri Bottas with eight races remaining, ended the day 0.068 slower but benefitting from an aerodynamic tow to split the Ferrari drivers.
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Early on, to help business, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Franscioni demonstrated the toys' aerodynamic capabilities on college campuses, but observers were skeptical, said Mr. Bensch, the toy museum curator.
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The Jesko's body also incorporates several aerodynamic features, including an enormous automatically adjustable rear wing that can produce up to 2,200 pounds of downward pressure at extremely high speeds.
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This would be the only way to robustly compensate for the aerodynamic instability that was created when the Max's massive engines were affixed to the 737's ancient airframe.
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For a lot of sports, helmets need to be aerodynamic, afford a wide range of vision, and minimally restrict head movement, as well as protect the head during impact.
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The blue, silver and red car, whose unveiling came after Haas F1's livery launch last week, reflected new aerodynamic restrictions with a simpler front wing and barge-board arrangement.
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Musk said the truck has a coefficient of drag of just 0.36, making it more aerodynamic than the Bugatti Chiron, a $266 million supercar with a drag coefficient of 2000.
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This is why the new GT sits so low — it's a direct result of Ford's attempt to outdo the aerodynamic performance of its competitors in the FIA World Endurance championship.
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Last year, their Advanced Engineering company developed a device to save money and energy by using aerodynamic technology developed through racing to keep more cold air inside open-fronted refrigerators.
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When the scientists tracked the projectiles, they found that smaller projectiles had a higher ejection velocity, but that slightly larger projectiles could avoid aerodynamic drag and ended up traveling farther.
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They came amid talk that Mercedes felt it needed to make some solid progress on the aerodynamic/mechanical front if it was going to stave off the threat of Ferrari.
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"We're able to simulate full takeoff and landing configurations and measure lift, drag, motor efficiency and aerodynamic performance," said Sean Clarke, an engineer and a principal investigator on the project.
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Aerodynamic efficiency of the McLaren 7203S — the ratio between downforce and drag — is more than double that of the 2720S, the car it is replacing in the McLaren Super Series.
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Australian Ricciardo's car had some eye-catching aerodynamic upgrades for the start of the European season and ended 0.133 seconds slower after crashing in the morning, while Verstappen was third.
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This year's FW41 car followed a different aerodynamic concept to its predecessor but has proved a disappointment in the hands of Canadian teenager Lance Stroll and Russian rookie Sergey Sirotkin.
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Formula One teams always operate to tight margins in designing and building cars, seeking to maximise development time, and this year has seen significant new aerodynamic regulations come into play.
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Saturday's qualifying, with Raikkonen allowed to do his final quick lap after Vettel and gain an aerodynamic tow from others right at the end of the session, left observers perplexed.
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Smith Overtake Helmet for $75 ($175 off): This is a ridiculous discount on an aerodynamic helmet that brings the comfort and durability of Smith's snow helmets to their bike ones.
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It features a partially closed cockpit (that looks a lot like Red Bull's proposed F1 cockpit solution), wheels that are covered with aerodynamic body work, and plenty of carbon fiber.
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Nikola points to supposed similarities in the trucks' front fenders, wraparound windshields, mid-entry doors, aerodynamic fuselage (with similar drag coefficients), and more as evidence that Tesla copied its design.
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Gravel bikes are great for new riders as it has the benefits of a fast, aerodynamic road bike plus wide tires and easy-to-switch gears like a mountain bike.
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Recall the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, that first lurching foray into the wild blue yonder, then fast-forward to the Concorde, cutting a smooth, aerodynamic path through the sky.
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That same team has also used mechanics in the past to stand around and shield sensitive aerodynamic details — although that could also be posturing to distract attention from other areas.
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Additionally, MCAS will be disabled whenever two sensors that measure the 'angle of attack' - a parameter that determines how close a plane is to an aerodynamic stall - differ too much.
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The trade group provided its Earth Day statement describing its members' efforts to become more environmentally friendly by using more fuel-efficient engines and modifying planes to be more aerodynamic.
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That includes a 180-kWh battery pack, nearly double Tesla's largest offering and, according to Rivian, good for 450 miles of range, even in a heavy, not-so-aerodynamic vehicle.
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It's likely that Kitty Hawk is more interested in the former, and though the Grumman concept generated aerodynamic and stability challenges, the Heaviside's bevy of motors could presumably overcome those.
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Tricks involving a rotating ladder and an aerodynamic sleigh are deft enough, but juggling atop a horse is somewhat less impressive when that horse is just a thinly disguised tricycle.
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But this Czechoslovakian automobile, designed by Paul Jaray and Hans Ledwinka in 1934, was, when it was created, the last word in aerodynamic streamlining and the very idea of modernity.
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The small video cameras that are used in place of side mirrors -- video images are displayed on two screens inside the car -- largely eliminate the aerodynamic drag mirrors can cause.
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And that range diminishes greatly during high-speed highway riding because the bike's electric motor has to compensate for increased wind resistance pressing against the rider's not-so-aerodynamic body.
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Three times a week, it provided me with exercise and an occasion for magical thinking—believing, for instance, that I played better after a haircut because I was more aerodynamic.
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Thanks to larger but still aerodynamic mounted antennae and reliance on Ka-band systems, the internet in the sky could get 1003 times faster, raising capabilities to an insane 2100 Mbps.
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Thanks to larger but still aerodynamic mounted antennae and reliance on Ka-band systems, the internet in the sky could get 2300 times faster, raising capabilities to an insane 2100 Mbps.
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Both of them feature a redesigned body that DJI says is more aerodynamic and offers a maximum speed of 22 miles-per-hour and a maximum flight time of 24 minutes.
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Interestingly, the European Space Agency's Huygens Probe, which landed on Titan's surface in 2005, kicked up some organic dust during its landing due to its powerful aerodynamic wake, according to Rodriguez.
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Aerodynamic fairings outside the elevator will reduce the noise of air rushing past, while air pressure will be adjusted progressively during the ride, supposedly to help mitigate that clogged ear feeling.
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Standards for certain big rig trailers will be established that should cut carbon emissions and fuel consumption by as much as 9 percent thanks to things like fuel efficient aerodynamic bits.
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Audi, based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria was a major research and development hub within Volkswagen, setting standards in aerodynamic efficiency, lightweight aluminum construction, dual-clutch gearbox technology and four-wheel drive systems.
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Audi, based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria was a major research and development hub within Volkswagen, setting standards in aerodynamic efficiency, lightweight aluminum construction, dual-clutch gearbox technology and four-wheel drive systems.
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Audi, based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria was a major research and development hub within Volkswagen, setting standards in aerodynamic efficiency, lightweight aluminium construction, dual-clutch gearbox technology and four-wheel drive systems.
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Howes, who was part of an ultimately doomed four-man breakaway in Saturday's stage, said he would prefer shorter socks, but the team has found that tall ones offer aerodynamic benefits.
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"Active sniffing using the bioinspired inlet clearly extends the aerodynamic reach of the detector inlet, enabling odorant acquisition over a much larger distance compared with continuously drawing in air," they write.
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Most automakers are in compliance with current fuel standards and have been steadily improving the mileage of most vehicles in their lineups with lighter materials, more aerodynamic designs and smaller engines.
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Technical director James Allison said the team had been bold in boosting aerodynamic performance in several key areas and improved the cooling package that caused problems in hot temperatures last season.
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The new Ram is more aerodynamic than its predecessor, and will offer a 48-volt hybrid system on most gasoline versions, one of the highest-volume uses of such technology yet.
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With every rule change there is, however, the chance of a team discovering something truly innovative that gives them an immediate advantage, just as Brawn did with their 2009 aerodynamic trickery.
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Tunis-based Saphon Energy says the aerodynamic bowl-shaped sail on its turbine is capable of capturing twice as much wind energy over the same swept area as a conventional turbine.
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Wingsuits do this by enhancing the a skydiver's ability to produce limited lift by providing additional surface area and allowing the skydiver to control the distribution of aerodynamic forces using their limbs.
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Image: EPFLThis AI has a neural net capable of evaluating the aerodynamic properties of various shapes, which are internally represented by polygon meshes, or points that are used to create 3D shapes.
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A UAV or an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a miniature pilotless aircraft, which is either controlled by a remote or an app and uses aerodynamic forces to navigate and perform desired functions.
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In comparison, Tuesday offered a far more optimistic outlook even if the program was all about basic aerodynamic study and reliability tests rather than any attempt to probe the car's ultimate performance.
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McLaren's road models also use aerodynamic techniques first developed in racing, like wings or spoilers placed in the rear to create down force to help the car stay planted on the road.
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The aerodynamic features of the Senna even go beyond what is allowed in racing, Mr. Parry-Williams said, with adjustable blades on the front end to complement the wing on the rear.
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Nissan has hyped-up the upcoming 2018 redesign, however, promising a better looking, more aerodynamic car with an extended range to better position itself against the newcomers to the affordable EV space.
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In his recent book about the global jetliner business, "AeroDynamic", Kevin Michaels, an aerospace analyst, notes that between 2011 and 2017 both firms delivered more than 6,600 A320s and 737s between them.
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That aircraft will push its lift-over-drag ratio—a key indicator of aerodynamic efficiency—considerably and ensure minimal disruption of airflow across all structural elements and in all phases of flight.
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said CASA had informed it that an inspection of the crashed plane showed it appeared to have been exposed to aerodynamic loads beyond certification levels.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's aerodynamic rule changes for 2019 are a step in the right direction and fans should see better racing as a result, managing director Ross Brawn said on Tuesday.
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All the gorgeous aerodynamic lightweight carbon fiber comes from sponsors who each July put out their best product on cycling's biggest stage for all the world to see and, they hope, buy.
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"Albatross and other sorts of birds have high aspect ratios (a measure of aerodynamic efficiency) with wing shapes that curve up at the tips," said Simon Galpin, head of aerodynamics at Airbus.
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Those pacemakers, wearing black jerseys and stern expressions, formed a protective, aerodynamic pocket around Kipchoge, five of them running in front in an open-V formation and two more in the back.
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The women who are most likely to afford a breathable, aerodynamic swimsuit are professional athletes—and, with another iteration aimed at competitive swimmers currently in development, they are precisely Nike's next target.
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff agreed the situation was also an unintended consequence of aerodynamic changes introduced this season that have made it easier for drivers to follow each other and overtake.
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Mark Reuss, head of global product development at General Motors, said his company was improving fuel economy across its lineup with smaller, more efficient gasoline engines, aerodynamic designs and reductions in vehicle weight.
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It will also have an aerodynamic body kit, which includes features such as a lid spoiler, and rear diffuser that help push the vehicle closer to the road and improve speed and handling.
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Under some circumstances, such as when pilots are manually flying, the Max jets will automatically try to push down the nose if they detect that an aerodynamic stall is possible, the person said.
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LE CASTELLET, France (Reuters) - Ferrari have poured cold water on speculation they have discovered an aerodynamic mapping error that has cost them precious lap time in the battle with Formula One champions Mercedes.
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The result of all this is that the Valkyrie AMR Pro generates more than its own weight in aerodynamic downforce, which helps it scream up to its 225 mile per hour top speed.
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An object travelling at hypersonic speeds is going so fast that it generates enough heat, shock, and pressure to alter the basic chemistry (and therefore aerodynamic properties) of the air it's plowing through.
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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Spanish Grand Prix practice on Friday as Formula One world champions Mercedes responded to the challenge of Ferrari with aerodynamic upgrades and consistently quicker times.
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The meeting is also expected to discuss future aerodynamic regulations, the race weekend timetable and an obligation on drivers to attend a number of promotional events, such as a recent one in London.
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The Generation EQ car joins in the current trend among concept vehicles of replacing side mirrors with cameras and disguising door handles and windshield wipers in order to emphasize a clean aerodynamic shape.
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Finland's Valtteri Bottas qualified third for Mercedes with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, a four-times winner in Belgium who helped Vettel by giving him an aerodynamic 'tow' when it mattered, taking the fourth slot.
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The F-22's powerful engine and sleek aerodynamic design allow it to cruise at supersonic speeds without using afterburner and its flight controls and maneuverability are unmatched by any other aircraft. Ever.
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This year, four classes are running: LMP1, LMP2, LMGTE Pro and LMGTE Am. The LMP categories 1 and 2 are the Le Mans Prototype classes, cars with closed cockpits and sleek, aerodynamic bodywork.
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The researchers found some undetermined changes in the aerodynamic properties of the baseball, progressing steadily from 2015 to 2017, had resulted in a small decrease in the average drag coefficient of the ball.
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The research included vintage cars up to 70 years old to see if their less aerodynamic shape meant they killed more bugs, but it found that modern cars actually hit slightly more insects.
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BARCELONA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Formula One fired up its final four-day pre-season test on Tuesday with champions Mercedes trying out new aerodynamic parts and Italian Antonio Giovinazzi fastest for Alfa Romeo.
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"It seems to be like the perfect package," said Wolff of a car that has bags of power on the straight but also the aerodynamic downforce to retain the advantage through the corners.
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Reducing aerodynamic trickery makes it easier to pass by minimizing the "dirty" or turbulent air coming off the car in front, making it easier for pursuing drivers to stay close and execute a pass.
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The 2017 cars are wider, faster through corners as a result of aerodynamic changes and with bigger tyres than the ones Button raced last year, but he said the basic knowledge was still there.
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Aerodynamic engineers knew bullets were fast and stable in flight, but they had struggled to make a plane that could do the same at around Mach 1, or the speed of sound in air.
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The crew had just a few hundred feet of altitude to work with, and at that speed and altitude, the aerodynamic forces on the airplane would have been immense, making it difficult to control.
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In 2013, Musk published his "alpha paper" which theorized that aerodynamic aluminum capsules filled with passengers or cargo could be propelled through nearly airless tubes at a velocity close to the speed of sound.
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One of the more interesting quirks of the Zephyrus' design is what Asus calls the "Active Aerodynamic System", where a section of the bottom of the laptop opens when you lift up the screen.
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Boeing soon followed with the Boeing 737 Max program, which added similarly fuel-efficient engines and aerodynamic features onto what was largely the same airframe as its existing Boeing 737 Next Generation product line.
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The removal of the aerodynamic features was agreed earlier in the year but underwent a re-think, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, as teams sought a place to display driver numbers.
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Now a team of South Korean scientists have identified a geometric structure that can better withstand the complicated aerodynamic forces at play—and they found their inspiration in the shape of a daffodil stem.
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As Moble Benedict of Texas A&M, one of the leaders of the cyclocopter project, observes, "aerodynamic noise is a strong function of the blade-tip speed"—hence the whup-whup-whup of helicopters.
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In 2013, Musk published his "alpha paper," which theorized that aerodynamic aluminum capsules filled with passengers or cargo could be propelled through nearly airless tubes at a velocity close to the speed of sound.
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The car has received the normal set of M accoutrements, including the huge engine, custom tweaks to the all-wheel drive system, the suspension, transmission, driving mode controls, and a special M aerodynamic package.
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"They are generally aerodynamic, glassy, rounded—these particles immediately reminded me of some [rounded] particles I had seen in sediment samples from the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary," Wannier said in an interview with UC Berkeley.
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Incorporating the "halo", which weighs some seven kilos and can bear the weight of a London double-decker bus, had been the major technical challenge, Lowe said, adding that the aerodynamic consequences were insignificant.
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When F1 comes back next year, all teams will be better prepared in their aerodynamic preparations, and the drivers will know that perhaps the conservative approach is not the right one for the race.
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At 7,218 feet, or 2,200 meters, above sea level, it is by far the highest track in the Formula One series, and that affects such factors as drivers' stamina, aerodynamic drag and engine power.
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He led a system redesign based on the aerodynamic features of three bird species — the serrated wings of an owl, the rounded belly of the Adélie penguin, and the pointed beak of the Kingfisher.
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He's surrounded by a forest of CGI features, from Apollo 11 astronauts descending from the command module and sweeping aerodynamic patterns glowing in mid-air, to an American flag planted in the moon-dirt.
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The net effect for steel is similar, even though it makes up less of a typical Boeing plane, said Kevin Michaels, aerospace manufacturing expert at AeroDynamic Advisory, a consulting firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Stroll, in his second season at Williams after finishing third in Azerbaijan last year, indicated on Thursday that his future at the former champions depended on them finding a solution to their aerodynamic problems.
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But at the same time, it was trying to avoid wholesale aerodynamic and handling changes that would spur the F.A.A. to determine that existing 737 pilots would need substantial new and time-consuming training.
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Unstoppable, it seems, he recently embarked on yet another life chapter: Last winter he strode the runway of the men's wear designer Nick Graham, showing off a silver foil jacket with distinctly aerodynamic loft.
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Wielding a massive trunk lid spoiler and active aerodynamic devices, the car recently smashed the lap record at Germany's famed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit (though some question the time, pointing to discrepancies in the onboard video).
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On a couple of occasions, the dog had moved her paws to his father's lap when the airplane neared an aerodynamic stall — which is when the plane stalls after a steep climb — David told investigators.
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Back in 2013, Musk released his white paper that theorized the possibility of aerodynamic aluminum capsules filled with passengers or cargo that could travel in a nearly airless tube at roughly the speed of sound.
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The MAX's larger, more powerful engines are strapped farther forward on its wings compared to other 737 derivatives, which changed the aerodynamic characteristics of the plane and could push the nose upward in certain situations.
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This is what makes the finding so astounding: despite having a shorter wingspan and less aerodynamic body shape, the Brazilian free-tail can still reach speeds 30 miles per hour faster than a common swift.
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This booster was adapted from the original Falcon 9 design in order to withstand the intense vibrations and aerodynamic pressures produced during launch, which are three times greater than during a normal Falcon 9 launch.
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Have you ever been swimming laps in a pool when suddenly you thought, I would pay almost $1,000 for the pleasure of a full-body outfit capable of making me slightly more buoyant and aerodynamic?
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In September, seven U.S. trucking fleets will participate in a cross-country roadshow to demonstrate how aerodynamic trailers, smarter driving practices, and other steps can significantly lower a conventional truck's fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions.
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While the banked track isn't the only thing helping the car corner — aerodynamic downforce too helps the car generate lateral force — it is one of the most important factors keeping stock cars cornering at speed.
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The wheelchair McFadden and other racers of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team will use is made by BMW, and it features an aerodynamic design, lightweight carbon-fiber components, and a customized fit for each athlete.
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Francis Preaching to the Birds" to van Gogh's crows over a wheat field, and from natural history to fanciful, symbolic, and abstract renderings — for instance, Louise Nevelson's "bird forms" or Brancusi's aerodynamic "Bird in Space.
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For anyone who dreams of recreating the final scene of "Mary Poppins" or has a thing for aerodynamic lift, the conservancy offers this swooping, soaring, plunging festival, the first of its spring and summer offerings.
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But it's more aerodynamic than the XC90 so the wagon's fuel economy is five miles per gallon better on the highway (the government rates it at 22 miles per gallon in the city, 30 highway).
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While a top-of-the-line, aerodynamic racing bike can set you back a few grand, the experts we spoke to agreed that you can find a dependable commuting bike in the $350–$270 range.
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This dramatically alters the look of the bike, but Zero says it also put a lot of effort into modeling that body work using computational fluid dynamics to make it a much more aerodynamic motorcycle.
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After two crashes in five months claimed the lives of 346 people, Boeing acknowledged the role of the 737 Max MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System), which automatically lowers the nose to prevent an aerodynamic stall.
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That means automakers have to achieve better fuel economy by improving the fossil-fuel engines and by designing lighter and more aerodynamic models, said Carla Bailo, president and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research.
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The older cars have massive combustion engines without any electronic supervision to help manage torque and wheelspin, their aerodynamic elements are crude or nonexistent, and so they are always just one minor mistake away from catastrophe.
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"The ExoMars technology demonstration will provide valuable data on the atmosphere and its interaction with thermal-protection systems and aerodynamic decelerators," Mason Peck, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, said in a statement.
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In doing so, they have created aerodynamic, breathable bibs for the track and field athletes, 3-D printed adhesive tape with aeroblades built in, and new Nike Wing sunglasses that feature a single-piece, hingeless lens.
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The new aerodynamic 'shark fin' features leading off the airbox have already triggered some ripples of concern, and particularly the angular solution seen on the Williams when images of that car were posted online on Saturday.
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Automobile describes it as a "bigger, prettier, and more aerodynamic i3," which should go over well with potential BMW electric buyers, since the i3's design is fairly divisive overall (I love the little guy, personally).
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The close-up view of the meteor shows a stumbling path which is the actual aerodynamic flight path of the meteoroid, due to the shape of the object as it spins and spirals through the atmosphere.
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"With its intelligent appeal and reduced, technoid look, it perfectly embodies our design philosophy of sensual purity and our pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency," said Gorden Wagener, head of design for Daimler AG in a press release.
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Shell Global unveiled its AirFlow Starship in Atlanta in March, and on May 220 the truck — which features a more aerodynamic cab and solar panels on top — will begin a cross-country drive with many stops.
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Herschel Supply Co. Small Trade Rolling Suitcase, $126.90 (after sale $190) [You save $63.10]An aerodynamic design makes this small rolling suitcase the perfect choice for running through the airport to catch your flight on time.
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While your grandpa was rocking a jock strap, heavy cotton shorts, and a tank top to climb the ol' rope, today's gym rats are outfitted in sleek synthetic gladiator-wear for maximum aerodynamic and breathable performance.
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"We're trying to get the body to be more aerodynamic than it is in its natural state," says Clay Dean, chief innovation officer at Under Armour, which made the US team's suit for the PyeongChang Olympics.
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The Melbourne circuit is, in fact, a medium-to-high downforce track, meaning the teams try to set the wings for a lot of downward aerodynamic force to help the cars gain speed through the corners.
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Do you really think any thin techno-fabric made to be aerodynamic on the pitch and on the players is going to look good on the weekend soccer dad with a desk roll around his middle?
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In it, we see a silver truck with a swept, aerodynamic design sitting on a flatbed in god-knows-where California looking like it's waiting to pounce on the gas-powered big rig in front of it.
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More practically, this application of reinforcement learning could be used for machine learning-assisted design, in which computers are tasked with designing aerodynamic shapes, testing materials under stressful conditions, or building super-agile robots (the corporeal kind).
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Those employees discovered Ford may have been miscalculating "road load," which is a measurement of the forces — like aerodynamic drag or tire resistance — on a car when it's traveling at a constant speed on smooth, flat ground.
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Context: Despite the aerodynamic differences and new software system, many 737 pilots were not required to undergo intensive training in flight simulators, and they could instead do so on an iPad, according to the New York Times.
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NASA grants Lockheed Martin $248M contract to develop a quieter supersonic jet Naturally in order to do this the craft has to be as aerodynamic as possible, which precludes the cockpit bump often found in fighter jets.
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DJI says the bigger battery and more aerodynamic frame bumps battery life from 25 to 28 minutes on a single charge, no small feat given the extra power draw from the new cameras, sensors, and onboard processor.
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The DeltaWing concept minimized aerodynamic drag — and with it fuel consumption — allowing the car to go faster, while the application of ground effects (the airflow under the vehicle that creates suction) would keep it planted while cornering.
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The thumb switches control an electric mechanism that changes the angle of the horizontal stabilizer — the all-important tail surface that counteracts the natural pitching effects of the wings and provides the necessary aerodynamic balance for flight.
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"These include revised front chassis geometry for improved steering feel, plus revisedantilock braking and MagneRideTM tuning for optimized aerodynamic components resulting in improved ride, stability and handling for both road and track," Ford said in a statement.
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Something in the aerodynamic properties of baseballs is making them fly through the air and over walls with greater ease, but a team of scientists hired by Major League Baseball could not determine exactly what it is.
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Even if a helicopter experiences an engine failure, pilots use a well-practiced maneuver called "autorotation," where the rotor blades spin using only aerodynamic forces, allowing the aircraft to touchdown at a survivable rate of vertical speed.
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Flight disruption could take no more than a small design change in a critical valve, a modest alteration in an engine part or guidance system, or a contaminated alloy for making launcher fins, crucial for aerodynamic stability.
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Even more abstract experiences are depicted, such as her first taste of skydiving, translated to a floor-length dress covered in transparent acrylic sheets that seem to trace the aerodynamic flow of atmosphere around the falling body.
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However, uniform design, particularly over the last few years, focuses on the aerodynamic qualities of the surface of the racing suits, which sometimes sacrifices the breathability of the suit, which can make it warmer than you might expect.
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To cope with the high speeds, the Alfa-X has a 72 foot-long aerodynamic nose, which is designed to minimize pressure and reduce the amount of noise that the train creates, particularly as it goes through tunnels.
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The people working on the also-ran cars in Formula 1 are regularly achieving small miracles of aerodynamic and materials science, things that are masked by the final race results, but which they can be rightly proud of.
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A winner also in IndyCar and NASCAR, and inventor of the 'Gurney Flap' aerodynamic device, he was inducted into the Indianapolis Hall of Fame after finishing second in the 1968 and 1969 Indy 500s and third in 1970.
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That would have sped approvals for a slew of novel technologies necessary for the new class of aircraft, including tilting wings and propellers, electric propulsion, battery power, new aerodynamic configurations, and complex software to manage the tricky aircraft.
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They triggered the abort sequence 55 seconds into the launch, a critical moment when, at an altitude of around 10 kilometers (6 miles), the rocket reached Max Q—the stage at which it endures the highest aerodynamic stress.
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As a result of China lagging behind its competitors in scramjet engine development, the CJ-100 uses less powerful ramjet engines with rocket boosters and an aerodynamic air inlet designed to improve its speed and lower its cost.
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In the updated patent, the screen system attached to the aircraft adjusts itself to maintain an aerodynamic position as it flies, as well as projection system that can sense when the image is distorted to self-correct accordingly.
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In the Blue Zone's Race Track activity, a niece and her engineering-minded stepdad grazed through a trough of Legos in search of an aerodynamic addition to their cars, then raced them against the family and other builders.
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In broad daylight, these pilots couldn't decipher a variant of a simple runaway trim, and they ended up flying too fast at low altitude, neglecting to throttle back and leading their passengers over an aerodynamic edge into oblivion.
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The 2+2 (two front seats and two smaller rear seats) hardtop convertible car, with the retractable roof folding down in 14 seconds, is aerodynamic with surfaces that help conduct airflow through headlights, front intakes and fender vents.
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Airbus is meanwhile weeding out other problems, including replacing an alloy used below the wing due to a hairline crack, and testing aerodynamic improvements and equipment changes to allow side-door parachute drops from both sides of the plane.
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"Most people understand it is complicated to make calculations on an airplane or a helicopter, but turbines are at least as complicated and it is the same methods we use," said Flemming Rasmussen, the institute's head of aerodynamic design.
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According to some reports the 10,000 pounds ($13,013.00) Cervelo bikes the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and Laura Trott will ride in Rio, have been coated in top-secret aerodynamic paint to shave fractions of seconds off times.
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He said that when he first looked at the mountain, his inclination was to use his regular bicycle with the addition of special aerodynamic handlebar extensions, which are banned in regular stages because they degrade control of the bike.
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The team made the most of a loophole in the regulations to create an aerodynamic device on the rear of the car, giving it an advantage that allowed Button to win six of the first seven races of 2009.
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The animals race across the African savanna at speeds close to 60 miles per hour because of their unique physiology: elongated legs, aerodynamic skull, enlarged adrenal glands and heart muscles, and claws that grip the earth like football cleats.
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"It is very important because it tells them if the plane is flying at too high angle of attack, which can lead to an aerodynamic wing stall (loss of lift)," said aviation analyst and editor-in-chief of Airlineratings.
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At the wall, you execute an underwater turn by touching halfway up, balling your knees to your chest as you pivot, and then planting both feet and exploding off again as you elongate and make yourself an aerodynamic missile.
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They would have little occasion to go at fast speeds so their engines could be much smaller, while other features preferred by car owners such as big wheels and sleek aerodynamic styling could be taken out or significantly modified.
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Spirit Aero's talks with Boeing relate to prices for parts including sections of fuselages, aerodynamic components surrounding engines and wing framework for the planemaker's best-selling narrow-body 737 aircraft and the wide-body 787-9 and -10 Dreamliners.
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Compared to old-school high-intensity discharge or halogen lamps, LEDs are brighter, smaller and easier to package (allowing for more striking and aerodynamic designs), run far cooler, and require less energy, all of which helps make the vehicle more efficient.
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The drone itself is slightly larger than the original Mavic Pro, though it still weighs less than two pounds and features new aerodynamic elements on the aircraft that actually boost the flight time to 31 minutes and provide a smoother ride.
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And there's a good chance the so far unseen Project One body could be clad in aerodynamic aids that will generate enough downforce to keep the tires stuck to the asphalt on the straightaways, without sacrificing speed in the corners.
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But instead of using metal plates that get hot enough to melt hair (or adjacent skin) if you're not careful, the Airwrap's barrel attachments pipe hot air through a series of aerodynamic vents that create a phenomenon called the Coanda effect.
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The company plans to build its own hyperloop — a far-out transportation system first conceived by Elon Musk which envisions aerodynamic aluminum capsules filled with passengers or cargo traveling in a nearly airless tube at roughly the speed of sound.
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The credit card giant is offering up a new NFC-enabled payment ring to Team Visa athletes, no doubt inspired by the fact that those super aerodynamic track and field uniforms don't really offer much in the way of pocket room.
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Made from various types of foam, including the one-inch thick panels used to insulate a house, Adam's recreation is a near-perfect replica of the original Lego model that flies surprisingly well given its angled design doesn't look very aerodynamic.
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A fairing for locomotives is designed to reduce aerodynamic drag but to fold away when the engines are parked, or used in the middle of a train; it could, its makers say, save millions of dollars a year in fuel.
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They're looking at the aerodynamic properties of running apparel; pacing strategies of world-class runners as well as what they eat and how they train; the look, size, and feel of racing shoes; even the environment and shape of the track.
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A quick introduction to the Hyperloop: In 2013, Musk published his "alpha paper" which theorized that aerodynamic aluminum capsules filled with passengers or cargo could be propelled through a nearly airless tube at a velocity close to the speed of sound.
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Andy Jones, a member of the Sub246 consortium, said two hours might be within reach today by gathering a group of the world's top marathoners, paying them hefty appearance fees and time bonuses, and improving drafting to reduce aerodynamic drag.
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"Their challenge is to grow margins from an incredibly high level to a zone where no one of their size has gone in aerospace," said Kevin Michaels, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, a consulting company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest auto maker, gave the country's sliders a boost by delivering a new state-of-the-art bobsleigh to the team in 2016, with officials touting design improvements that make it more aerodynamic and easier to handle.
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The new Fisker front-end shows a very aerodynamic design, with a centrally placed radar and camera sensor combo, which Fisker says is designed to be used for safety features, setting the groundwork for potential autonomous capabilities in the future.
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But in the simulator world, maybe we don't see that problem, and that's a trigger to then try and investigate why that is: Is it an aerodynamic problem, is it a tire modeling problem, is it a suspension modeling problem?
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Aside from the data experiment, which is aimed at enhancing the human ability to make better decisions, aerodynamic designs and the relationship between software efficiency and a car's cooling systems are some of F1's other technological advancements, Rhodes said.
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"It is very important because it tells them if the plane is flying at a too-high angle of attack, which can lead to an aerodynamic wing stall (loss of lift)," said aviation analyst and editor-in-chief of Airlineratings.
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Nine drivers did all they could to avoid taking the lead, all eager to get a tow from someone else at a track where the aerodynamic pull from a car in front can be significant, until most ran out of time.
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