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Aerodynamics of forward flight in insects
Reference
S15338
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Charles Ellington
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Visiting Professor Nicholas Lawson
Institution
University of Cambridge
Department
Zoology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
205,856
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/08/2001
End date
31/07/2004
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The aerodynamics of forward flight in insects will be investigated using a flapping mechanical model, with independent control of forewing and hindwing kinematics, towed through water. Qualitative and quantitative flow visualization will be combined with simultaneous force measurements to examine the effects of flight speed on spiral leading-edge vortex characteristics, rotational circulation, wake-induced forces and forewing/hindwing interaction. Experiments will mimic the flight of hawkmoths, which have a single functional pair of wings, and dragonflies, which have two pairs of uncoupled wings of roughly equal area.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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