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| Turbulators
and Zig Zag Tape
by dean adams The official name for the tape on the Honda fairings is "zig-zag tape" and the product is used in the aeronautical industry (at this point mostly in gliders, it seems) as a "turbulator". A turbulator can come in many forms, but the easiest way to describe it is to use a golf ball as an example. A smooth golf ball will not fly as far as one with dimples. The dimples act as a "turbulator" and create a small amount of turbulence which actually reduce drag. Experts in the field could probably whip up a 3000 word thesis with line drawings this morning which would be more descriptive than the above. Suffice to say the tape on the Honda fairings is not simply a "sticker". ENDS Quick Links:
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