Automatic aeroelastic devices in the wings of a steppe eagle Aquila nipalensis

Here we analyse aeroelastic devices in the wings of a steppe eagle Aquila nipalensis during manoeuvres. Chaotic deflections of the upperwing coverts observed using video cameras carried by the bird (50 frames s_1) indicate trailing-edge separation but attached flow near the leading edge during flapp...

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Main Authors: Carruthers, A, Thomas, A, Taylor, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007