초록

An array of aerodynamic riblets is created by a plurality of high stiffness tips with a layer supporting the tips in predetermined spaced relation and adhering the tips to a vehicle surface.

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1. An array of riblets comprising: a plurality of amorphous metal tips;a polymer layer supporting said amorphous metal tips in predetermined spaced relation, said layer adhering to a vehicle surface;an adhesive layer deposited on the elastomeric layer to form a multilayer appliqué, said adhesive lay

1. An array of riblets comprising: a plurality of amorphous metal tips;a polymer layer supporting said amorphous metal tips in predetermined spaced relation, said layer adhering to a vehicle surface;an adhesive layer deposited on the elastomeric layer to form a multilayer appliqué, said adhesive layer adhering the multilayer appliqué to the vehicle surface; and,a metallic layer and a polymer layer intermediate the elastomeric layer and the adhesive layer. 2. The array of riblets as defined in claim 1 wherein the metallic layer, polymer layer and adhesive layer are a preformed appliqué. 3. The array of riblets as defined in claim 1 wherein each tip is segmented in the flow direction. 4. The array of riblets as defined in claim 1 wherein each tip is highly reflective providing a decorative feature on the vehicle surface.