J Exp Biol October 2019 PMID 31537651

Wings as inertial appendages: how bats recover from aerial stumbles.

David B Boerma, Kenneth S Breuer, Tim L Treskatis, Sharon M Swartz

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Overall, discussions show strong interest in the mechanics of bat flight, with examples like references to 'inertial appendages' and the 'recover from aerial stumbles,' highlighting technical details. The tone suggests a curiosity-driven engagement, with some users emphasizing the importance of the findings for biological understanding, though the impact is seen as moderate given the focus on foundational research rather than direct applications.

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Bats use specific wing adjustments, mainly by extending their wings asymmetrically or symmetrically, to quickly recover from aerial disturbances within just one wingbeat cycle.
The study found that bats can regain their original body orientation after perturbations by modifying wing joint movements, which helps counteract pitch and roll disturbances.
A simplified model indicated that asymmetrical wing extension produces inertial torques that assist in body reorientation, and restoring symmetrical wing extension helps slow down the recovery, demonstrating a combination of active and passive control mechanisms.

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いくつかの話題があったけれど、そのうちの一つは最近出ていたこの論文だった： https://t.co/XWnBDF1rD4

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