Humpback whales inspire better helicopter rotor blades

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Oh, those humpback whales and their weird fins. First, they inspired more efficient wind turbines. Next, their unique qualities were copied by undersea turbines used to harness tidal flow energy. Now, they’ve led to rotor blades that allow helicopters to be more maneuverable. It all comes down to bumps along their leading edge, known as tubercles... Continue Reading Humpback whales inspire better helicopter rotor blades

Section: Aero Gizmo

Tags: Aerodynamics, Aircraft, Biomimicry, Helicopters, Whale

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