Observations on flight of gulls which indicated that wing top moves with cycloidal motion; analysis of this type of motion as it might be applied to propulsion of aircraft; various aspects of cycloidal propellers including their efficiency are discussed and their application to heavier-than-air and lighter-than-air craft is urged. (See also - discussion p 45-47)


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    Title :

    Cycloidal propulsion applied to aircraft


    Additional title:

    Aeronautics (A.S.M.E. Trans.)


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    21 pages


    Remarks:

    20 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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