What is it about?
The research work inspired by the fast motion of Humpback whales due to the presence of pectoral flippers allows us to understand that the role of these modified leading edge turbercles can enhance the aerodynamic/hydrodynamic performance at lower Reynolds number.
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Why is it important?
This research work could be of great benefit considering the performance characteristics of the hydrofoils in 3-D geometry. Better understanding is required to fully acknowledge the benefits of introducing the leading edge tubercles. So far there is balanced opinion about the quantitative assessment of such hydrofoils. However, a deeper look into the flow characteristics could cater the purpose as to why such hydrofoils have different flow characteristics under different conditions.
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Hello there, My name is Jesline. I would like to describe myself as pro-active, extremely passionate and much of a dreamer when it comes to Aerospace science and technology. I started to think about Aerospace related stuffs since i was 12. Always hungry to learn new things, I do not restrict myself to numbers and computers, but i love to observe, read and get inspiration from nature. Right now my focus is on Aero-engines and Gas dynamics. For my future, in next 5 years i would see myself working on a PhD research related to Spacecraft engineering and technology, High speed flows or hypersonics as these are my area of deep interest.
Ms. jesline Joy
Singapore Institute of Technology
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This page is a summary of: Numerical Investigation on Flow Separation Control of Low Reynolds Number Sinusoidal Aerofoils, June 2016, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2016-3949.
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