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Investigation of Falcon Dive and Developing Kinematic Approach

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posted on 2021-05-21, 09:20 authored by Aadil Mulla
This study investigates the aerodynamic methods already implemented in studying a peregrine falcon dive. The paper presents a literature review of aerodynamic methods, starting from mathematical models aimed at predicting falcon dive using minimum drag theory. This is followed by experimental methods that developed the flight path trajectory using high-tech cameras. Additionally, the paper presents numerical analysis of the falcon body model using computational fluid dynamics and particle image velocimetry in order to assess and derive aerodynamic coefficients. Based on the research, a kinematic model for the problem was developed, and the reason for failure were highlighted.

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Editor

Ryerson University

Language

English

Degree

  • Bachelor of Engineering

Program

  • Aerospace Engineering

Granting Institution

Ryerson University

LAC Thesis Type

  • Thesis Project

Year

2021

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