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This paper is concerned with the flapping characteristics and the structure dynamics of insect wings. The flapping behavior of some insects is studied using a threedimensional motion analysis system. The experimental system is composed of two high-speed video cameras, a motion grabber, and a personal computer. The three-dimensional representation of insect flapping can be gained by the system. The extrinsic skeleton vibration produced by insect flapping is examined with the optical displacement detector system. The structural properties of some insect wings are also studied by a three-dimensional, optical shape measurement system. Some functional principles underlying insect wing design are revealed by the measurements of surface roughness and flapping analysis.
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Sudo, S., Tsuyuki, K. & Kanno, K. Wing characteristics and flapping behavior of flying insects. Experimental Mechanics 45, 550–555 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02427909
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