Review of Dolphin Hydrodynamics and Swimming Performance
@inproceedings{Fish1999ReviewOD,
title={Review of Dolphin Hydrodynamics and Swimming Performance},
author={Frank E. Fish and James Rohr},
year={1999}
}Abstract : The principal objective of this project was to preform a comprehensive review of performance, kinematics, and swimming hydrodynamics by dolphins and other cetaceans. This report describes information obtained from the available literature including published research and technical reports from English-speaking and Russian sources. The project team specifically studied routine and maximum swimming speeds, morphological design related to hydrodynamic performance, drag reduction…
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