Mechanosensory and Visual Integration for Fly Takeoff and Flight

Abstract

This proposal is aimed at understanding how multiple sensory systems (specifically vision and halters which are the crane fly orientation systems) function, adapt and respond to changes in environment. The PI intends to study these changes with electrophysiological recordings in the central complex of the crane fly (Diptera:Tipulidae) during flight and quantify the role of the halters during take off and flight, determine how the brain of the fly (central complex) functions during changes in behaviors.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Apr 08, 2016
Source ID
FA95501610165

Entities

People

  • Jessica L Fox

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Neuroscience