Aerodynamic efficiency of flapping flight: Analysis of a two-stroke model

Journal of Experimental Biology

Volumn 211, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 234-238

  Wang, Z Jane ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Aerodynamics; Efficiency; Flapping wing; Flight

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; BIOLOGICAL MODEL; BIOMECHANICS; CONFERENCE PAPER; FLYING; INSECT; PHYSIOLOGY;

ANIMALS; BIOMECHANICS; FLIGHT, ANIMAL; INSECTS; MODELS, BIOLOGICAL;

HEXAPODA;

EID: 39049132590     PISSN: 00220949     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1242/jeb.013797     Document Type: Conference Paper

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