Science
Structure of owl feathers inspires prospect of quieter aircraft – E&T Magazine
A UK study has revealed how micro-structured finlets on owl feathers enable silent flight – a discovery that could pave the way for reducing the noise of future…
A UK study has revealed how micro-structured finlets on owl feathers enable silent flight a discovery that could pave the way for reducing the noise of future aircraft.
The study was conducted by researchers at City, University of London, led by Professor Christoph Bruecker, and was published in the Institute of Physics journal, Bioinspiration and Biomimetics.
Their research outlines their translation of the detailed 3D geometry data of typical owl feather examples provided by Professor Hermann…
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