This paper presents results of high-resolution three-dimensional wing shape measurements performed on free-flying barn owls in flapping flight. The applied measurement technique is introduced together with a moving camera set-up, allowing for an investigation of the free flapping flight of birds with high spatial and temporal resolution. Based on the three-dimensional surface data, a methodology for parameterizing the wing profile along with wing kinematics during flapping flight has been developed. This allowed a description of the spanwise varying kinematics and aerodynamic parameters (e.g. effective angles of attack, camber, thickness) of the wing in dependence on the flapping phase. The results are discussed in detail using the data of a single flight, whereas a comparison of some kinematic parameters obtained from different flights is given too.


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    Title :

    Avian wing geometry and kinematics of a free-flying barn owl in flapping flight


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    Published in:

    Experiments in Fluids ; 56 , 2 ; 1-18


    Publication date :

    2015


    Size :

    18 Seiten




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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