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I was also confused about the talk about surface area, its not clear what they mean by that here, nor how reducing it improves aero. Cross-section maybe? My exp
by zokier 3y ago
I was also confused about the talk about surface area, its not clear what they mean by that here, nor how reducing it improves aero. Cross-section maybe? My expectation would be that true surface-area minimization would not result optimal aero, as it would be closer to just having circular tube construction?
- bagels 3y agoYou would use solid bar, and it would be exceptionally heavy.
- bluGill 3y agoSurface area, and cross section are different variables. They are not independent variables, but they refer to different parts of aerodynamics. Surface area is a problem because of fiction of air rubbing on the surface. Cross section is a problem because you push the air aside.