We establish through numerical simulation conditions for optimal undulatory propulsion for a
single fish, and for a pair of hydrodynamically interacting fish, accounting for linear and …

Most aquatic vertebrates swim by passing a bending wave down their bodies, a swimming
mode known as undulatory propulsion. Except for very elongated swimmers like eels and …

In an effort to understand the locomotion dynamics of a simple vertebrate, the lamprey, both
physical and computational models have been developed. A key feature of these models is …

Undulatory locomotion is a means of self-propulsion that relies on the generation and
propagation of waves along a body. As a mode of locomotion it is primitive and relatively …

Theory and modelling remain central to improving our understanding of undulatory and
oscillatory swimming. Simple models based on added mass can help to give great insight …

The wavelength of undulatory kinematics of fish is an important parameter to determine their
hydrodynamic performance. This study focuses on numerical examination of this feature by …

Hydrodynamic characteristics of fish-like propulsion have been of interest to researchers in
the fields of fluid mechanics and biology. The paper aims to present a systematic …

Understanding the connection between physiology and kinematics of natural swimmers is of
great importance to design efficient bio-inspired underwater vehicles. This study looks at …

Natural swimmers usually perform undulations to propel themselves and perform a range of
maneuvers. These include various biological species ranging from microsized organisms to …

Previous work in fishes considers undulation as a means of propulsion without addressing
how it may affect other functions such as sensing and respiration. Here we show that …