[HTML][HTML] Fluid dynamics simulations show that facial masks can suppress the spread of COVID-19 in indoor environments
The coronavirus disease outbreak of 2019 has been causing significant loss of life and
unprecedented economic loss throughout the world. Social distancing and face masks are …
unprecedented economic loss throughout the world. Social distancing and face masks are …
The transient vortex structure in the wake of an axial-symmetric projectile launched underwater
S Gao, Y Shi, G Pan, X Quan - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
This paper provides refined wake simulations for an underwater projectile launch using an
improved delayed detached eddy simulation with the energy equation, volume of fluid, and …
improved delayed detached eddy simulation with the energy equation, volume of fluid, and …
[HTML][HTML] A computational study of expiratory particle transport and vortex dynamics during breathing with and without face masks
We present high-fidelity numerical simulations of expiratory biosol transport during normal
breathing under indoor, stagnant air conditions with and without a facile mask. We …
breathing under indoor, stagnant air conditions with and without a facile mask. We …
[HTML][HTML] Why do anguilliform swimmers perform undulation with wavelengths shorter than their bodylengths?
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 …
great importance to design efficient bio-inspired underwater vehicles. This study looks at …
A study on the flow interference characteristics of projectiles successively launched underwater
S Gao, Y Shi, G Pan, X Quan - International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the flow interference characteristics of projectiles successively
launched underwater with 6 degrees of freedom for different dimensionless launch time …
launched underwater with 6 degrees of freedom for different dimensionless launch time …
Lagrangian dynamics of particle transport in oral and nasal breathing
We present a large-eddy simulation (LES) of saliva particle transport during normal human
breathing through the nose and mouth. The flow of the air–saliva mixture is modeled using …
breathing through the nose and mouth. The flow of the air–saliva mixture is modeled using …
Archerfish vision: Visual challenges faced by a predator with a unique hunting technique
C Newport, S Schuster - Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology, 2020 - Elsevier
Archerfish are well-known for their ballistic hunting behaviour, in which they shoot down
aerial prey with a well-aimed jet of water. This unique hunting strategy poses several …
aerial prey with a well-aimed jet of water. This unique hunting strategy poses several …
Specialization of tuna: A numerical study on the function of caudal keels
Tunas are known for their extraordinary swimming performance, which is accomplished
through various specializations. The caudal keels, a pair of lateral keel-like structures along …
through various specializations. The caudal keels, a pair of lateral keel-like structures along …
Larger wavelengths suit hydrodynamics of carangiform swimmers
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 performance. This study focuses on numerical examination of this feature by …
Research on the effect of asymmetric bubbles on the load characteristics of projectiles during an underwater salvo
S Gao, Y Shi, G Pan, X Quan - Applied Ocean Research, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the effect of bubbles on the load characteristic of projectiles launched
underwater with transverse-flow under different dimensionless launch time intervals. The …
underwater with transverse-flow under different dimensionless launch time intervals. The …