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High-Speed, Three-Dimensional Quantification of Ladybug Flapping Wing Kinematics During Takeoff

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Ladybug wing and body kinematics during takeoff is explored using high-speed stereoscopic images acquired at a rate of 3000 frames per second. A direct linear transformation algorithm is used to quantify positions of selected locations on the body, forewings (elytra), and hindwings. Design and setup of instrumentation and analysis procedures are explained. Flapping frequency is reported. Significant motion of the forewing and other findings are presented and their applications are discussed.

Source: Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University)

Authors: Ryan B. George, Scott L. Thomson

Language: English

Topic: Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Rocky Mountain NASA Space Grant Consortium

OpenAlex ID: W754605459

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