Flow Phenomena in Nature
A Challenge to Engineering Design
Published on 10. November 2006
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-84564-001-9 (ISBN)
Description
Do we have an adequate understanding of fluid dynamics phenomena in nature and evolution, and what physical models do we need? What can we learn from nature to stimulate innovations in thinking as well as in engineering applications? Concentrating on flight and propulsion, this unique and accessible two-volume set of books compares fluid dynamics solutions in nature with those in engineering. The topics range from up-to-date research to innovative product design. The respected international contributors present up-to-date research in an easy to understand manner, giving common viewpoints from fields such as zoology, engineering, biology, fluid mechanics and physics. This transdisciplinary approach eliminates barriers and opens wider perspectives. This book will be of interest to anyone who is keen to understand nature and evolution, as well as researchers, lecturers, postgraduates and students who are keen to understand nature and evolution. Product developers in the fields of application of engineering or medicine will also be interested in the practical side for future research and development proposals.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Southampton
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 165 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84564-001-9 (9781845640019)
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Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to fluid dynamics in nature and engineering Concepts of aero- and hydromechanics; Laws of similarity in fluid mechanics Chapter 2: Swimming and flying in nature Evolution of flight in animals; Diversity, mechanics and performance of natural aquatic propulsors; Flight of seeds, flying fish, squid, mammals, amphibians and reptiles; Propulsion by sailing and sweeping; Flight and scaling of flyers in nature; Modelling the effects of unsteady flow phenomena on flapping flight dynamics - stability and control Chapter 3: Observation of steady and unsteady flow phenomena 2D steady/unsteady wings at low Re number flow; Flow and force characteristics of steady 2D wing section at low Reynolds numbers; Insect flight aerodynamics: structure of the leading edge vortex and selection pressures responsible for the use of high lift aerodynamic mechanisms in insects; Application of the unsteady two-dimensional aerodynamic model to common dragonfly manoeuvres; Fanning in honey-bees - a comparison between measurement and calculation of non-stationary aerodynamic forces Chapter 4: Understanding of force generation in fluids; physical modelling and the finite natural vortex - steady and unsteady flow simulation Manifestation of the finite vortex - lift, thrust and drag; Unsteady flow mechanisms on airfoils: the extended finite vortex model with applications; Vortex visualizations for two-dimensional models of caudal fin fish propulsion; Vortices rule the wake: structure and Reynolds' scaling of animal-generated wakes