1. The power coefficients for translation (CP,t) and rotation (CP,r) versus time during one cycle (midstroke angle of attack αm=35°, symmetrical rotation, non-dimensional duration of wing rotationΔτ r=0.36τc). τc, non-dimensional period of one flapping cycle; τ, non-dimensional time.
The power coefficients for translation (CP,t) and rotation (CP,r) versus time during one cycle (midstroke angle of attack αm=35°, symmetrical rotation, non-dimensional duration of wing rotationΔτ r=0.36τc). τc, non-dimensional period of one flapping cycle; τ, non-dimensional time.
Mao Sun, and Jian Tang J Exp Biol 2002;205:
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