Details of insect wing design and deformation enhance aerodynamic function and flight efficiency.
Insect wings are complex structures that deform dramatically in flight. We analyzed the aerodynamic consequences of wing deformation in locusts using a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics simulation based on detailed wing kinematics. We validated the simulation against smoke visualization...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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