Numerical simulation of vortex ring formation in the presence of background flow with implications for squid propulsion

The results of a recent study have suggested that the long, continuous jet used by a steadily swimming adult squid maximizes its thrust generation for a given amount of energy expended in creating the jet flow. A highly adapted squid body shape may also contribute to a gain in the net-impulse to ene...

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Published inTheoretical and computational fluid dynamics Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 103 - 123
Main Authors Jiang, Houshuo, Grosenbaugh, Mark A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Heidelberg Springer Nature B.V 01.04.2006
Subjects
Aquatic life
Flow velocity
Fluid dynamics
Swimming
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Summary:The results of a recent study have suggested that the long, continuous jet used by a steadily swimming adult squid maximizes its thrust generation for a given amount of energy expended in creating the jet flow. A highly adapted squid body shape may also contribute to a gain in the net-impulse to energy ratio .1.
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ISSN:0935-4964
1432-2250
DOI:10.1007/s00162-006-0010-5