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Computational fluid dynamic modelling of vortex wake generation and evolution in flying birds and bats
Reference
S03843
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jeremy Rayner
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leeds
Department
Inst of Integrative & Comparative Biolog
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
169,971
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/06/1996
End date
01/06/2000
Duration
48 months
Abstract
Computational methods based on unsteady large-amplitude vortex panel methods will be used to investigate the vortex wake in flying vertebrates. The aim is to determine the geometric and kinematic characters of the wing and the wingbeat which are associated with the constant circulation gait typical of cruising flight, in particular how wing flexure and the distributions of angle of incidence and spanwise torsion relate to flight speed and wing morphology. Results will be animated in the form of a virtual flying bird, enabling immediate visual comparison with flow visualisations and high-speed filming.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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