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> WOT: aerodynamics and object on cop cars, Who's right, me or co-worker?
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post Aug 15 2006, 05:05 PM
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A new product / electronic device my employer is developing is packaged in an aluminum enclosure that is roughly 10'' square. One intended use for this product is a mobile application, mounted to the roof of vehicles like police cars.

I say that the enclosure needs to be sustantially smaller and more aerodynamic, and that it would create substantial aerodynamic drag which could limit top speeds. I also have visions of it breaking loose from the the roof of a vehicle at speeds in excess of 100 MPH.

My co-worker / project manager says that the size of the device is fine and that a 300 HP cruiser will hardly notice the difference.

Who's right?
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914rrr   WOT: aerodynamics and object on cop cars   Aug 15 2006, 05:05 PM
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