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Thursday, October 21, 2021
CONTEXT: Ducks in a Row
Simulations reveal that ducklings swimming in a single-file formation behind the parent can achieve a wave-riding benefit whereby the wave drag turns positive. Gives a new meaning to "get your ducks in a row" 🦆@JFluidMech #dynamic #equilibrium #swimming https://t.co/HUmZXhhCcV pic.twitter.com/RxNBEXBQjc
— Journal of Fluid Mechanics (@JFluidMech) October 19, 2021
The full paper is “Wave-riding and wave-passing by ducklings in formation swimming”.
Posted at October 21, 2021 12:13