Optimal specific wavelength for maximum thrust production in undulatory propulsion
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179727
Abstract: What wavelengths do undulatory swimmers use during propulsion? In this work we find that a wide range of body/caudal fin (BCF) swimmers, from larval zebrafish and herring to fully–grown eels, use specific wavelength (ratio of… read more here.
Keywords: maximum thrust; propulsion; specific wavelength; wavelength maximum ... See more keywords