Swimming and Flying in Nature

Swimming and Flying in Nature
Author: Theodore Wu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1475713266

The Symposium on Swimming and Flying in Nature which was held at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California from July 8-12, 1974 was conceived with the objective of providing an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of funda mental biological and fluid mechanical aspects of these forms of natura110comotion. It was the earnest hope of all concerned in the organization of the Symposium that the exchange of knowledge and interaction of ideas from the disciplines involved would stimu late new research in this developing field. If the liveliness of the discussion generated among the 250 or so participants is any measure, then this objective was fulfilled to a significant degree. These two companion volumes contain the manuscripts of the papers presented during the Symposium. It is hoped that this permanent record will serve to perpetuate the enthusiasm and active thought generated during those days in Pasadena. The first volume contains the proceedings of the first two days of the confer ence (Sessions I to IV) which concentrated on the locomotion of micro-organisms. The second volume (Sessions V to VIII) deals with the propulsion of larger fish, insects and birds. Professor Sir James Lighthill's Special Invited Lecture which opened the Symposium is contained in the second volume, rather than the first, since it deals with natural flight.

Advances in Applied Mechanics

Advances in Applied Mechanics
Author: Erik van der Giessen
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2001-09-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0120020386

Mechanics is defined as a branch of physics that focuses on motion and the reaction of physical systems to internal and external forces. This highly acclaimed series provides survey articles on the present state and future direction of research in important branches of applied solid and fluid mechanics.

The Biokinetics of Flying and Swimming

The Biokinetics of Flying and Swimming
Author: Akira Azuma
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 4431682104

From a mechanical perspective, an animal's shape and the topological connection of its organs are important factors in locomotion. This book describes the physical relationships between form, habitat, way of life, and movement in living creatures. It includes in-depth mechanical and mathematical analyses of the way in which creatures move about, and it also investigates dispersal modes of plants and animals within the framework of flying and swimming. The book is written from the viewpoint of mechanics, specifically fluid dynamics and flight dynamics, rather than from that of physiology and ecology. It will prove a useful reference for aeronautical and mechanical engineers as well as for biologists who use mechanical analyses in the study of behaviour, function, and locomotion.

Nature's Flyers

Nature's Flyers
Author: David E. Alexander
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2004-11-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780801880599

'Nature's Flyers' is a detailed account of the current scientific understanding of the primary aspects of flight in nature. The author explains the physical basis of flight, drawing upon bats, birds, insects, pterosaurs and even winged seeds.

Design in Nature

Design in Nature
Author: James Bell Pettigrew
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1908
Genre: Biology
ISBN: