CFD Based Investigation on the Hydroplaning Mechanism of a Cormorant’s Webbed Foot Propulsion
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.2973356
Abstract: Aquatic unmanned aerial vehicles (AquaUAV) have aroused much attention from researchers, though no fully-featured aerial-aquatic UAV exists so far. The assistance of webbed foot hydroplaning can accomplish rapid take-off of a cormorant. A significant impact… read more here.
Keywords: cormorant; cfd based; investigation; webbed foot ... See more keywords
Effects of the speed on the webbed foot kinematics of mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15362
Abstract: In this study, the effect of the speed on the webbed foot locomotion of the mallard was analyzed based on a considerable number of reliable indoor test data. Four adult male mallards were selected for… read more here.
Keywords: phase duration; speed; toe; kinematics ... See more keywords