This paper reviews recent developments in the understanding of underwater bio-mimetic propulsion. Two impressive models of underwater propulsion are considered: cruise and fast-start. First, we introduce the progression of bio-mimetic propulsion, especially underwater propulsion, where some primary conceptions are touched upon. Second, the understanding of flapping foils, considered as one of the most efficient cruise styles of aquatic animals, is introduced, where the effect of kinematics and the shape and flexibility of foils on generating thrust are elucidated respectively. Fast-start propulsion is always exhibited when predator behaviour occurs, and we provide an explicit introduction of corresponding zoological experiments and numerical simulations. We also provide some predictions about underwater bio-mimetic propulsion.
A review of underwater bio-mimetic propulsion: cruise and fast-start
Review
A review of underwater bio-mimetic propulsion: cruise and fast-start
Fluid Dynamics Research ; 49 , 4 ; 044501
2017-08-01
17 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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