The dynamics of fish schools as robust decentralized networks in turbulent environments
Abstract
Approved for Public ReleaseFish schools offer an ideal model system for investigating decentralized networks due to their inherent need to navigate and adapt within complex turbulent environments. In their natural habitats, fish are constantly subjected to dynamic flows that challenge their individual and collective resilience. This complex group behavior provides an exceptional platform to explore the mechanisms behind their robust and adaptive network. Specifically, this research aims to uncover the interplay between fish schooling and turbulence, shedding light on the critical role of dynamic formations in their survival. By focusing on fish as a model system, we can gain insights into ways in which these organisms have evolved to overcome the formidable challenges presented byturbulent flows.Our research plan involves experimental investigations between fish schools and complex turbulence. To cover a wideparameter space, we will leverage a collaborative effort between groups# complementary capabilities, including the unique FATE system at Johns Hopkins University that allows for controlled turbulent environments and Lauder group#s capability at Harvard in studying the school#s metabolic rates. Furthermore, this collaboration will enable us to study how fish schools deform to permit the passage of large energetic eddies while simultaneously tightening their formation to filter out smaller eddies. It is anticipated that ourfindings will underscore the significance of dynamic fish formations as a key survival strategy in turbulent environments. This study not only contributes to our understanding of fish behavior but also provides valuable insights into decentralized networks adaptability in the face of intricate and ever-changing ambient environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 08, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142412152
Entities
People
- Rui Ni
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy