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Flapping-wing propulsion
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Rozhdestvensky, Kirill V. Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Ryzhov, Vladimir Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Last reviewed:2005
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.YB051080
Numerous biological studies confirm that the best hydrodynamic properties in nature belong to dolphins, whereas maximum relative speeds are achieved in air by birds and insects. Actually, flying and swimming creatures employ similar principles for motion. They propel and control their motions using flapping wings or fins.
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