All Outputs (2)

Investigation of models to estimate flight performance of gliding birds from wakes (2024)
Journal Article
Song, J., Chen, C., Cheney, J. A., Usherwood, J. R., & Bomphrey, R. J. (2024). Investigation of models to estimate flight performance of gliding birds from wakes. Physics of Fluids, 36(9), https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0226182

Mathematical models based on inviscid flow theory are effective at predicting the aerodynamic forces on large-scale aircraft. Avian flight, however, is characterized by smaller sizes, slower speeds, and increased influence of viscous effects associat... Read More about Investigation of models to estimate flight performance of gliding birds from wakes.

The functions of leg muscles, structures and mechanisms in running (2024)
Journal Article
Usherwood, J. (2024). The functions of leg muscles, structures and mechanisms in running. Biology Letters, 20(8), https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2024.0260

The actions of the major human leg muscles are well established; however, the functions of these muscle actions during steady running remain unclear. Here, leg structures and mechanisms are considered in terms of their functions in meeting the task o... Read More about The functions of leg muscles, structures and mechanisms in running.