Performance of biologically inspired flapping foils

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006. === Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-135). === Flapping foil propulsion is thought to provide AUVs with greater maneuverability than propellers. This thesis seeks to simplify the design process fo...

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Main Author: Read, Melissa B. (Melissa Beth), 1982-
Other Authors: Alexandra H. Techet.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2007
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/35636