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The Aerodynamic Mechanisms of the Formation Flight of Migratory Birds: A Narrative Review

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Recently, significant advances have marked the scientific knowledge of the formation flight of migratory birds. Both experimental and theoretical research have played a central role in understanding the aerodynamic mechanisms associated with this behavior, laying the groundwork for future investigations into the benefits of group formation. These studies have specifically demonstrated the energy savings achieved by birds adopting this practice. Technological evolution, in turn, has opened new perspectives, allowing an in-depth experimental understanding of the flight behaviors of birds in formation, ranging from their energy saving to sophisticated aerodynamic strategies. Studies converge towards an increasing recognition of the complexity and variability of the mechanisms governing formation flight in different avian species. Recent progress in computer modeling has generated impressive visual representations of V-formation flight, prompting several hypotheses about its functions and mechanisms. However, the challenge persists in the ability to test these hypotheses. In conclusion, a multidisciplinary approach involving biologists, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and physicists is essential to unravel the mysteries of the aerodynamics of V-formation flight in migratory birds. This literature review aims to compile studies addressing aerodynamic questions related to the formation flight of migratory birds, exploring various aspects from aerodynamic modeling to energy saving and formation optimization.
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hal-04622019 , version 1 (21-09-2024)

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Fabien Beaumont, Sébastien Murer, Fabien Bogard, Guillaume Polidori. The Aerodynamic Mechanisms of the Formation Flight of Migratory Birds: A Narrative Review. Applied Sciences, 2024, 14 (13), pp.5402. ⟨10.3390/app14135402⟩. ⟨hal-04622019⟩

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