Dickinson, Michael H. and Lehmann, Fritz-Olaf and Sane, Sanjay P. (1999) Wing Rotation and the Aerodynamic Basis of Insect Flight. Science, 284 (5422). pp. 1954-1960. ISSN 0036-8075. doi:10.1126/science.284.5422.1954. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20181116-080131327
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Abstract
The enhanced aerodynamic performance of insects results from an interaction of three distinct yet interactive mechanisms: delayed stall, rotational circulation, and wake capture. Delayed stall functions during the translational portions of the stroke, when the wings sweep through the air with a large angle of attack. In contrast, rotational circulation and wake capture generate aerodynamic forces during stroke reversals, when the wings rapidly rotate and change direction. In addition to contributing to the lift required to keep an insect aloft, these two rotational mechanisms provide a potent means by which the animal can modulate the direction and magnitude of flight forces during steering maneuvers. A comprehensive theory incorporating both translational and rotational mechanisms may explain the diverse patterns of wing motion displayed by different species of insects.
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Additional Information: | © 1999 American Association for the Advancement of Science. Received 25 January 1999; accepted 7 April 1999. Supported by grants from NSF (IBN-9723424), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the U.S. Office of Naval Research (M.H.D.). | ||||||||
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DOI: | 10.1126/science.284.5422.1954 | ||||||||
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Official Citation: | Wing Rotation and the Aerodynamic Basis of Insect Flight. BY MICHAEL H. DICKINSON, FRITZ-OLAF LEHMANN, SANJAY P. SANE. SCIENCE 18 JUN 1999: 1954-1960 | ||||||||
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Deposited By: | Tony Diaz | ||||||||
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