Geometric characteristics of flapping foils for enhanced propulsive efficiency
The shape of a foil undergoing a combined pitching heaving motion is critical to its design in
applications that demand high efficiency and thrust. This study focuses on understanding of …
applications that demand high efficiency and thrust. This study focuses on understanding of …
Wake structures and effect of hydrofoil shapes in efficient flapping propulsion
In this work, direct numerical simulation (DNS) is used to investigate how airfoil shape
affects wake structure and performance during a pitching-heaving motion. First, a class …
affects wake structure and performance during a pitching-heaving motion. First, a class …
Body shape effects on the hydrodynamic performance of bio-inspired undulating swimmers
In this study, numerical simulations are performed to study the effects of body shape on
propulsive performance in a carangiform-like swimming motion. A focus is given to the …
propulsive performance in a carangiform-like swimming motion. A focus is given to the …
Effects of intermittent swimming gait in fish-like locomotion
Here, we highlight the effects of the intermittent swimming gait on the energetics and
hydrodynamic forces in fish-like locomotion. With the continuous and intermittent swimming …
hydrodynamic forces in fish-like locomotion. With the continuous and intermittent swimming …