What is the drag coefficient of a windsock?

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Start date Aug 23, 2017
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The drag coefficient of a windsock is not commonly specified, leading to difficulty in finding precise values. A search for the drag coefficient yields various resources and images that may provide insights. Users are encouraged to explore these links for more detailed information. The topic highlights the challenge of obtaining specific aerodynamic data for windsocks. Overall, further research is needed to determine an accurate drag coefficient for this type of object.

Aug 23, 2017

tinkeringone

Does anyone know what the drag coefficient of a windsock is?

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Aug 23, 2017

berkeman

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I Googled your thread title, and after Google corrected the typo, it gave me lots of good links and images:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Dra...he7VAhWIxlQKHZLMAIsQvwUIIygA&biw=1283&bih=861

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