Apparatus for location of vehicle center for aerodynamic testing

摘要

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus and a method of testing one of aerodynamic and acoustic characteristics of a vehicle is described. The method includes measuring a vehicle center using a gauge. The gauge includes a carrier section from which a pair of arms extend in opposed directions. Each of the arms has an axle center locator. The carrier section has a vehicle center marker. Upon determination of the vehicle center, the vehicle can be located in a wind tunnel at a predetermined location and exposed to an enhanced air flow.

主权项

1. A method for marking at least one of a center of a length and a width of a vehicle, said method comprising:
providing a gauge comprising a carrier section and at least two extendible and retractable arms, each of said arms including an axle center locator and each of said arms extending an equivalent distance from said carrier section; positioning said carrier section into a position adjacent said vehicle; measuring a vehicle center using the gauge; marking the vehicle center using a marking device associated with said carrier section; providing a wind tunnel; statically supporting the vehicle in said wind tunnel wherein the marked vehicle center is located at a predetermined location; and exposing said vehicle to an enhanced air flow.