Are they just about smoke testing, or can they actually measure changing force on a vehicle (through sensors/pads in the floor?) as body elements are tweaked/streamlined?
One setup involves the subject to be supported by a pole (stinger), where deflection/force can be measured. I'm sure big operations have much more sophisticated methods.
Smoke testing shows where separation occurs, so changes can be made It also shows if certain features are doing what they are supposed to (such as duct work).
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