SURFACE FLOW ENHANCEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME ON A VEHICLE

摘要

A detachable surface flow enhancement device is provided, comprising: an aerodynamic structure configured to deflect moving air incident upon the aerodynamic structure; and an attaching element configured to attach the aerodynamic structure to a surface of a vehicle and to detach the aerodynamic structure from the surface of the vehicle without altering the surface of the vehicle.

主权项

1. A detachable surface flow enhancement device, comprising:
a structure configured to deflect a moving fluid incident upon the structure, the structure having a front end, trailing end and a footprint, the structure having a surface area, wherein the front end is wider than the trailing end, and wherein the surface area is about twice an area of the footprint; and an attaching element configured to attached the structure to a submerged portion of a hull of a vessel and to detach the structure from the hull of the vessel without altering the surface of the vehicle.