Effects of shapes and kinematics of hovering flapping wings on aerodynamic forces and vortex structures

Abstract The present study investigated the effects of wing shapes and flapping motions on the aerodynamic forces and vortex structures of insect flight. Aerodynamic force measurements and flow visualizations were performed in a water tank by cross-applying the wing shapes of bumblebee, hawkmoth, an...

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Main Authors: Hyun Ki Kwon, Jo Won Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86113-9