BIONICS AND CETACEANS,

Abstract

A brief discussion of sound signaling by cetaceans and its possible use in the capture of these ani mals and in underwater sound transmission is followed by considerations of the relationship of the hydrophobic and antiturbulent properties of the skin surface to swimming speed. It is suggested that some of the features of cetacean streamlining (E. G., the pad of fat on the head) could be incorporated into ship hull design. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 1963
Accession Number
AD0405989

Entities

People

  • A.c. Tomilin

Organizations

  • Joint Publications Research Service

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Phenomena
  • Cetaceans
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Ship Hulls
  • Sound Transmission
  • Swimming
  • Underwater Sound

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Marine Mammal Biology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology