Wind Dispersal of Natural and Biomimetic Maple Samaras

Wind Dispersal of Natural and Biomimetic Maple Samaras

Maple trees (genus <i>Acer</i>) accomplish the task of distributing objects to a wide area by producing seeds, known as samaras, which are carried by the wind as they autorotate and slowly descend to the ground. With the goal of supporting engineering applications, such as gathering envi...

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Main Authors: Gary K. Nave, Nathaniel Hall, Katrina Somers, Brock Davis, Hope Gruszewski, Craig Powers, Michael Collver, David G. Schmale, Shane D. Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Biomimetics
Subjects:
wind dispersal
maple samaras
autorotation
additive manufacturing
biomimicry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/6/2/23

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