Fluoroscopes for Measuring Avian Wing Morphing

Abstract

To purchase two high resolution and large field-of-view fluoroscopes (so-called Stereo High-Speed Fluoroscopy) that will elucidate how the avian musculoskeletal system negates turbulent gusts during free flight in the bird wind tunnel.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2016
Source ID
FA95501510411

Entities

People

  • David Lentink

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Stanford University
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Medical Imaging.
  • Systems Analysis and Design