Formulae for Insect Wingbeat Frequency
A formula is developed connecting the wingbeat frequency of insects with their masses and wing areas. It is derived first theoretically, using dimensional analysis, and then it is compared with published measurements. The formula discovered involves two parameters which dimensional analysis alone ca...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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University of Wisconsin Library
2010
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3383431/ |