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      Recent developments in the study of insect flight

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      Canadian Journal of Zoology
      Canadian Science Publishing

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          Wing rotation and the aerodynamic basis of insect flight.

          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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            IMMERSED BOUNDARY METHODS

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              Leading-edge vortices in insect flight

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                Journal
                Canadian Journal of Zoology
                Can. J. Zool.
                Canadian Science Publishing
                0008-4301
                1480-3283
                December 2015
                December 2015
                : 93
                : 12
                : 925-943
                Article
                10.1139/cjz-2013-0196
                7a57d756-c638-41dd-bd37-d75f1947f172
                © 2015

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