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The 24 vehicle aerodynamic papers in this technical paper collection cover topics such as cooling airflow, aerodynamic optimization and aero add-ons, transient flows and effects, and wind tunnel development and simulation tools.

The 47 papers in this technical paper collection focus on CAE analysis, test correlation and optimization for crashworthiness/occupant safety CAE, durability CAE, multi-body simulation and applications; NVH CAE; automotive engineering testing and test methods; and optical measurement and nondestructive testing techniques in automotive engineering.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute that has strong interaction with other vehicle systems. Also, performance and quality of the climate control system are critical to customer satisfaction. The 10 papers in this technical paper collection cover alternative A/C systems, multi-zone climate control, cabin air filtration, automatic controls, and optimized energy consumption.

Providing thermal comfort to the occupants and thermal management of components in an energy efficient way has challenged the automotive industry to search for new and innovative approaches to thermal management. Hence, management of heat flow, coolant flow, oil flow, and airflow is extremely important as it directly affects the system performance under full range of vehicle operating conditions. The 31 papers in this technical paper collection describe methods or concepts to increase efficiency, improve occupant comfort, improve test methodology and minimize the environmental impact of the climate control system; and thermal management components addressing design and/or application topics.

The 30 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heavy tire modeling/testing and evaluation; vehicle dynamics; wide based tires, sustainability and maintenance; air suspension, off-road chassis and suspension; hybrid drive and chassis; all wheel/multi-wheel drive vehicle dynamics and performance; testing and experimental analysis of chassis and suspension; and advanced chassis control and rollover.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focus on thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include: localized heating and cooling strategies for energy efficient HVAC system; interpretation tools and concepts for heat management in the drive train of the future; thermal management of lead acid battery (Pb-A) in electric vehicle; physics based approach of heat exchanger models for vehicle thermal simulation; and more.

Climate control is a defining vehicle attribute. Performance and quality of the climate control system are critical to customer satisfaction. The 10 papers in this technical paper collection discuss recent advances in climate control. Topics covered include: alternative A/C systems, multi-zone climate control, cabin air filtration, automatic controls, and optimized energy consumption.

The 28 papers in this technical paper collection cover the aerodynamics development of vehicles or vehicle subsystems. Many papers discuss the utilization of both experimental and computational tools during the development phase.

This collection features 12 technical papers that deal with aircraft design, design methods, aircraft design software; applied aerodynamics and stability and control to aircraft design; propulsion and performance; development of personal transportation vehicles and components, focusing on CTOL and VTOL hybrid flight vehicles, roadable airplanes and flying cars; and Computational Fluid Dynamics related topics. This collection features 12 technical papers that deal with aircraft design, design methods, aircraft design software; applied aerodynamics and stability and control to aircraft design; propulsion and performance; development of personal transportation vehicles and components, focusing on CTOL and VTOL hybrid flight vehicles, roadable airplanes and flying cars; and Computational Fluid Dynamics related topics.

This technical paper collection contains 10 papers published from the 2011 SAE Brasil Conference.

The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include fuel efficiency and thermal performance, exhaust system manifold development, engine cooling systems with a double circuit, CFD analysis, and more. The 14 papers in this technical paper collection discuss thermal systems modeling and simulation. Topics covered include fuel efficiency and thermal performance, exhaust system manifold development, engine cooling systems with a double circuit, CFD analysis, and more.

The 32 papers in this technical paper collection discuss vehicle aerodynamics. Topics covered include vehicle cooling-drag, aerodynamic effects of different tire models, development of the Tesla Model S, experimental test facilities and adjustments, CFD validation and application, heavy truck aerodynamics, and more. The 32 papers in this technical paper collection discuss vehicle aerodynamics. Topics covered include vehicle cooling-drag, aerodynamic effects of different tire models, development of the Tesla Model S, experimental test facilities and adjustments, CFD validation and application, heavy truck aerodynamics, and more.

This technical paper collection focusses on state of the art simulation technologies for modeling thermal systems and their application in the development and optimization of vehicle thermal management and fuel economy. The papers included will range from empirical, 1D modeling methods to three dimensional CFD models as well as coupled methods.

This technical paper collection discusses aerodynamics: design and evaluation process; vehicle drag reduction; bluff base flows; wind tunnels; CFD applications and test procedure corrections.

This technical paper collection covers vehicle aerodynamic development, drag reduction and fuel economy, handling and stability, cooling flows, surface soiling and water management, vehicle internal environment, tyre aerodynamics and modelling, aeroacoustics, structural response to aerodynamic loading, simulating the on-road environment, onset flow turbulence, unsteady aerodynamics, fundamental flow structures, new test methods and facilities, new applications of computational fluid dynamics simulation, competition vehicle aerodynamics.

The 9 papers in this technical paper collection highlight the latest developments in thermal management energy efficiency.

The 13 papers in this technical paper collection focuses on fundamental numerical (1D and 3D CFD) and experimental research in the areas of heat and mass transfer and fluid flow that impacts engine and vehicle performance and design. Subjects include convection, conduction, radiation, porous media, and phase change including boiling, condensation, melting and freezing.

This technical paper collection discusses optical techniques; digital correlation; holography; shearography; nondestructive testing.

This technical paper collection features components used for thermal management. The papers address design, application and systems related topics.

Proper thermal management can significantly contribute to overall system energy efficiency. This technical paper collection highlights the latest developments in thermal management energy efficiency.