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Biological and aerodynamic problems with the flight of animalsBiological and aerodynamic considerations related to birds and insects are discussed. A wide field is open for comparative biological, physiological, and aerodynamic investigations. Considerable mathematics related to the flight of animals is presented, including 20 equations. The 15 figures included depict the design of bird and insect wings, diagrams of propulsion efficiency, thrust, lift, and angles of attack and photographs of flapping wing free flying wing only models which were built and flown.
Document ID
19800019484
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Holst, E. V. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Kuchemann, D. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1980
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-75337
Accession Number
80N27985
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3198
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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