Thomas, Adrian L. R.

Flying and swimming animals cruise at a Strouhal number tuned for high power efficiency

Taylor, G. K., Nudds, R. L., & Thomas, A. L. R. (2003) · Nature

Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanismsFluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis

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The aerodynamic costs of asymmetry in the wings and tail of birds: asymmetric birds can’t fly round tight corners

Thomas, A. L. R. (1993) · Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences

Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanismsAvian ecology and behavior

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The aerodynamic and mechanical effects of elongated tails in the scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird: measuring the cost of a handicap

Evans, M. R., & Thomas, A. L. R. (1992) · Animal Behaviour

Animal Behavior and ReproductionAvian ecology and behavior

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Terminal attack trajectories of peregrine falcons are described by the proportional navigation guidance law of missiles

Brighton, C. H., Thomas, A. L. R., & Taylor, G. K. (2017) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Guidance and Control SystemsBiomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms

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Soaring energetics and glide performance in a moving atmosphere

Taylor, G. K., Reynolds, K. V., & Thomas, A. L. R. (2016) · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanismsAerospace and Aviation Technology

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