Output details
15 - General Engineering
University of Southampton
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Article title
Numerical analysis of a unique mode of locomotion: vertical climbing by Pacific lamprey
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Bioinspiration and Biomimetics
Article number
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Volume number
6
Issue number
1
First page of article
016005
ISSN of journal
1748-3182
Year of publication
2011
Number of additional authors
2
Additional information
Significance of output:
The innovation of this paper in the field of bioinspiration and biomimetics is that it provides a two-way link between engineering and evolutionary ecology (the one-way link is well established, i.e. using nature to inspire design). For the first time a numerical model is developed to describe a unique form of locomotion (climbing without use of modified paired fins) by a fish. The approach not only provides a useful perspective for improving the design of snake-like and climbing robots, but sheds light on the extent to which adaptation of form deviates from perfection due to competing functional demands.
Interdisciplinary
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Cross-referral requested
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Research group
A - Water and environment
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
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Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
No
English abstract
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