Robert L McMasters et al 2008 Bioinspir. Biomim. 3 016002 doi:10.1088/1748-3182/3/1/016002
Robert L McMasters1, Casey P Grey1, John M Sollock1, Ranjan Mukherjee2, Andre Benard2 and Alejandro R Diaz2
Show affiliationsThe mathematical models for the performance of aquatic animals developed by M Lighthill are compared with the experimental performance of a biomimetic fish. The equations developed by Lighthill are evaluated at steady-state conditions. Equilibrium velocity and mechanical efficiency are calculated using Lighthill's mathematical model and compared with experimental results. In both cases, a pattern is found wherein an optimum combination of tail frequency and amplitude maximizes equilibrium velocity. Differences between the theoretical and experimental results are attributed to mechanical limitations in the drive train.
Issue 1 (March 2008)
Received 14 July 2007, accepted for publication 19 December 2007
Published 4 February 2008
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