(was wondering why this one didn't show up - guess
it's cause I didn't SEND IT to the list! derrr)
--- DahMurf <dahmurf_xl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:02:39 -0800 (PST)
> From: DahMurf <dahmurf_xl@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Arfon's Aerodynamics, a thought.
> To: Glen Barrett <speedtimer@charter.net>
>
> Good idea, here's Golf Aerodynamics
> http://vesuvius.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/pg76s95.html
>
> and excerpt:
> "Every Ultra 500 ball has dimples of three different
> sizes, shapes and depths, each dimple mathematically
> positioned for best effect. The selection of dimples
> and their placement optimizes the interaction
> between
> opposing aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. Large
> dimples reduce air drag, enhance lift and maintain
> spin for distance. Small dimples prevent excessive
> lift that would destabilize ball flight to a degree.
> Medium sized dimples blend the characteristics of
> small and large dimples. The overall result, says
> Wilson, is a more uniform airflow over the spinning
> golf ball surface. "
>
> Looks like they're working with lift, spin &
> stability
> therein. Not exactly sure we can apply this to our
> vehicles unless we can disect it to it's lowest
> level.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> Murf
> 1301b M/PG-250
> Twin Jugs Racing
>
>
>
> --- Glen Barrett <speedtimer@charter.net> wrote:
> > Loit
> > Look up golf ball design on www.google.com.
> > Glen
>
>
>
>
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