The Effect of Humpback Whale-like Protuberances on Hydrofoil Performance

"Despite its size the humpback whale is extremely maneuverable. This has been attributed to their use of pectoral flippers, along which protuberances are present along the leading edge. There has been speculation that the protuberances along the leading edge of the pectoral flipper act as a for...

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Main Author: Custodio, Derrick S
Other Authors: Mark W. Richman, Committee Member
Format: Others
Published: Digital WPI 2007
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/etd-theses/1111
https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2110&context=etd-theses