26.07.2021, News, Schweden

Flight in Ground Effect Dramatically Reduces Aerodynamic Costs in Bats

"Most flying animals, from insects to seabirds, perform flights close to ground or water when taking off or landing, drinking, and feeding or when traveling near water surfaces. When flying close to a surface within approximately one wingspan, the surface acts as an aerodynamic mirror, ..." [sciencedirect.com]

Quelle: Christian (DD)