Mechanics and energetics of ground effect in flapping flight
Ground effect (GE) is an interaction between a wing and a surface that increases lift and reduces induced drag, stalling, minimum power, and maximum range speeds (Vstall, Vmp,Vmr, respectively). Four bird species utilising GE during flapping flight were studied: Double-Crested Cormorants (Pholacr...
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| Language: | English |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/3254 |