Water Entry Impact Dynamics of Diving Birds
Some seabirds (such as Northern Gannets and Brown Boobies) can dive from heights as high as 30 m reaching speeds of up to 24 m/s as they impact the water surface. It is perceived that physical geometry, particularly of the beak, allows them to endure relatively high impact forces that could otherwis...
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DigitalCommons@USU
2017
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| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/6441 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7552&context=etd |