Proper Orthogonal Decomposition and Particle Image Velocimetry in Bat Flight
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چکیده
Correct models of complex flight, such as bat flight, have the potential to foster significant new discoveries in the biological evolution of flight. These models may also provide insight useful for engineering flight vehicles with increased maneuverability and in-flight sensing capabilities. To construct these models, one needs to understand and represent both the complex motion of bat wings in flight and the associated aerodynamic forces and behaviour of fluid flow surrounding the flying animal.
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