Vertebrate Flight: Mechanics, Physiology, Morphology, Ecology and Evolution
Author:   Ulla M. Norberg
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Volume:   27
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9783540513704


Pages:   305
Publication Date:   22 December 1989
Format:   Hardback
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This volume presents the basic principles of animal flight including the main requirements for body functions and morphology and the main correlations between structure, form and function in ecological and evolutionary perspectives. The main topics cover such aspects as flight mechanics and aerodynamics, power requirements for gliding and flapping flights, energy-saving flight modes and calculation of optimal flight speeds and power.

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Author:   Ulla M. Norberg
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Volume:   27
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9783540513704


ISBN 10:   3540513701
Pages:   305
Publication Date:   22 December 1989
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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