Undulatory Flap Propulsion - Reduction to Practice

Abstract

We use computational and reduced-order modeling for predictive studies of undulatory propulsion systems. Through the understanding of the factors that affect the performance of undulatory swimmers, we optimize man-made devices that employ novel methods for propulsion such as undulatory flap propulsion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414152

Entities

People

  • Laurens E Howle

Organizations

  • Duke University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Hybrid Propulsion
  • Leading Edges
  • Lifting Surfaces
  • Marine Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Underwater Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.