Snowdrifts and the aerodynamic drag on scaled-model shelterbelts
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Title | Snowdrifts and the aerodynamic drag on scaled-model shelterbelts |
Publication Type | Conference Proceedings |
Year of Conference | 1994 |
Authors | Schmidt, R. A., Jairell R. L., and Tabler R. D. |
Conference Name | 62nd Annual Western Snow Conference |
Series Title | Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Western Snow Conference |
Date Published | April 1994 |
Publisher | Western Snow Conference |
Conference Location | Sante Fe, New Mexico |
Keywords | Aerodynamics, Scale models, Snow drifting |
Abstract | This paper reports the design and initial testing of a device that measures the wind force model windbreaks. Our objective is to improve understanding of the relationship between shelterbelt porosity, aerodynamic drag, and snowdrift formation. Two identical drag-boards allow simultaneous comparison of drag on a model shelterbelt with drag of a snow fence model for which the prototype drag coefficient is known. |
URL | sites/westernsnowconference.org/PDFs/1994SchmidtB.pdf |