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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Bio-Inspired Propulsion"”.
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Toward Efficient Bio-Inspired Propulsion: The Effect of Propulsor Shape and Kinematics on System Performance and Efficiency during Bio-inspired Locomotion
… different kinematic and shape effects of these biological systems, we can understand what leads to their high cruising performance and efficiency. Two major studies were conducted. The first was on the effect of different kinematic parameters of large soaring birds on flight performance and the …
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Experiments with impulsive motion of a foil to generate large lift and thrust forces
… become increasingly versatile and capable, bio-inspired propulsion systems are becoming a viable possibility for future vehicles. In particular, flapping foil actuators are promising in their abilities for propulsion and maneuvering. Current underwater vehicles rely on propellers, which form …
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The Influence of Trailing Edge Shape and Kinematics on Bio-inspired Pitching Panels
… in the existing research literature that biological propulsors of high aspect ration that also display forked, or lunate, planforms are representative of optimized propulsor geometries with respect to propulsive performance. However, recent experimental and computational work on purely …