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Mathematical modelling of insect flight patterns

ReferenceBBS/E/C/00004687
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Andrew Reynolds
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution Rothamsted Research
DepartmentRothamsted Research Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 260,214
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/04/2005
End date 31/03/2008
Duration36 months

Abstract

The objective of the proposed research is to develop a unified theory of insect flight patterns that accounts correctly for the observed and differing flight patterns of bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies and other insects. Flight pattern characteristics will then be related to insect flight capabilities and olfactory responses, to environmental such as the availability and distribution of forage, and to socio-biological factors such as the waggle dance.

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Committee Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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