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Mechanism of jet propulsion in aquatic life and its application to biomimetic jet propulsion vehicles

  • Zhen Long Wang*
  • , Jian Li
  • , Guan Rong Hang
  • , Yang Wei Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Several jet propulsion modes adopted by different aquatic lives are summarized firstly. Then the jet propulsion principle and its progress are analyzed. Finally, the state of the art of biomimetic jet propulsion vehicles is presented, and overviews and prospect are made on research in this field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)281-288
Number of pages8
JournalJiqiren/Robot
Volume31
Issue number3
StatePublished - May 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aquatic life
  • Biomimetic jet propulsion vehicle
  • Jet mechanism
  • Jet propulsion

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