The interplay of kinematics and aerodynamics in multiple flight modes of a dragonfly
Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 2023 This paper presents the effects of wing kinematics on both normal forward flight and escape flight of a dragonfly. A Navier–Stokes-based numerical model has been adopted, and results have been substantiated by experimental data.
R. Noda +4 more
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Science Goals and Objectives for the Dragonfly Titan Rotorcraft Relocatable Lander
The Planetary Science Journal, 2021 NASA’s Dragonfly mission will send a rotorcraft lander to the surface of Titan in the mid-2030s. Dragonfly's science themes include investigation of Titan’s prebiotic chemistry, habitability, and potential chemical biosignatures from both water-based ...
J. Barnes +40 more
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Diversity, Status and Phenology of the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Cyprus (Insecta: Odonata)
Diversity, 2021 Based on literature data, unpublished material and the results of the year-round monitoring at selected sites island-wide by the Cyprus Dragonfly Study Group since 2013, we acquired an excellent knowledge of the diversity and status of the Odonata of ...
David J. Sparrow +2 more
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Demographic rates of northern royal albatross at Taiaroa Head, New Zealand [PDF]
PeerJ, 2015 Demographic rates, such as annual survival rate, are generally difficult to estimate for long-lived seabirds, because of the length of time required for this kind of study and the remoteness of colonies.
Yvan Richard +3 more
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Linking locally valued plants and places for conservation, Community Baboon Sanctuary, Belize
Global Ecology and Conservation, 2020 Local people make daily decisions around land use, many living in or near conservation areas. Community members may already value and care for important local areas by employing self-imposed use restrictions regardless of formal conservation area ...
Jill Korach, Peter Herrera, Chris Myers
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Drop impact dynamic and directional transport on dragonfly wing surface
Friction, 2023 The ability of dragonflies to fly in the rain without being wetted by raindrops has motivated researchers to investigate the impact behavior of a drop on the superhydrophobic wings of dragonflies.
Jing Xu +4 more
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Zookeeper–Animal Bonds and Their Relationship with Conservation Action
Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022 Human–animal relationships have been demonstrated to have impacts on animal and keeper welfare, although their impacts on zookeepers have been less studied outside of evaluating job satisfaction.
Veronica Thomas +3 more
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Quasi Oppositional Dragonfly Algorithm for Load Balancing in Cloud Computing Environment
Wireless personal communications, 2021 In cloud computing (CC), load balancing tasks remain a critical problem in distributing resources from a data center. Ensure that every virtual machine (VM) has a balanced load to maximize capacity utilization.
T. P. Latchoumi, L. Parthiban
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The Noise-Reduction Characteristics of Microstructure of Dragonfly Wing Leading Vein
Applied Sciences, 2021 Dragonfly wings have many excellent functions, such as superhydrophobic, fatigue resistance, anti-reflection, etc. However, there are few reports on the low noise flight of dragonfly wings.
Shan Jiang +6 more
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First record of Gynacantha limbalis Karsch, 1892 from Thailand (Odonata: Anisoptera: Aeshnidae) [PDF]
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2020 Gynacantha limbalis Karsch, 1892 is reported for the first time from Thailand based on photographs taken at San Kala Khiri National Park, Songkhla province (Figure 1).
Andrew J. Pierce, Noppadon Makbun
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