Separate Drag cofficient to 2 coefficient

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The discussion centers on the challenge of separating the drag coefficient of the Ahmed Body into pressure drag and skin friction drag components. The original poster seeks methods to measure these two coefficients individually using various instruments. A participant notes the complexity of this separation, suggesting that in automotive drag coefficient calculations, an equivalent drag-area coefficient is often utilized instead. The conversation highlights the intricacies involved in accurately measuring and analyzing drag forces in fluid dynamics. Overall, the topic emphasizes the need for precise measurement techniques in aerodynamic studies.
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I've been given the mission to find out the drag coefficient for the Ahmed Body. The drag coefficient itself it too hard to measure. The problem for me is to find a way to separate the drag coefficient to Pressure Drag coefficient and Skin friction coefficient.

My question is: How can I with the help of different instruments measure Pressure Drag c. and the Skin Friction Drag separately??

Thanks for answers

MultifaceF = C * ρ * A * v^2

F = Drag force
C = Drag coefficient
A = Area projectet in the flow-direction
v = velocity of fluid
 
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The drag equation is F = 1/2(C)(ρ)(A)v^2 (you left off the one-half).

I would think it would be very difficult to separate the pressure and skin friction drags. I believe in calculating various automobile drag coefficients, which include both effects, that often an equivalent drag-area coefficient (C*A) term is used, where A is more than just the projected frontal area. But I/m unsure.
 
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