CENTER OF PRESSURE


Meaning of CENTER OF PRESSURE in English

An aerodynamically determined point at which wind force on the side of a vehicle is assumed to be concentrated for analytical purposes. It is a function of the shape and aerodynamic drag ( resistance ) of an automobile's body shell, determines the effect of side winds on a vehicle's direction of travel, and is a concept similar to the center of gravity .

English dictionary of automotive terms.      Английский словарь автомобильных терминов.