Journal of Convex Analysis 16 (2009), No. 2, 601--604
Copyright Heldermann Verlag 2009
A New Approach to Newton's Aerodynamic Problem
Vladimir Jankovic
Mathematical Faculty, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
vjankovic@poincare.matf.bg.ac.yu
We consider the following Generalized Aerodynamic Problem: Find a convex body of a given length and of a given maximal section, which has the minimal resistence when moving in a rarefied medium. We prove the existence of a solution for this problem.
Keywords: Convex body, rarefied medium, resistance.
MSC: 49J10, 26B25
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