David E. Alexander's fascination with the many animals and
plants that have harnessed the air is evident in "Nature's Flyers:
Birds, Insects, and the Biomechanics of Flight," a detailed account
of our current scientific understanding of the primary aspects of
flight in nature.
Instead of relying on elaborate mathematical equations,
Alexander explains the physical basis of flight with sharp prose
and clear diagrams. Drawing upon bats, birds, insects, pterosaurs,
and even winged seeds, he details the basic operating principles of
wings and then moves progressively through more complex modes of
animal flight, including gliding, flapping, and maneuvering. In
addition to summarizing the latest thinking about flight's energy
costs, Alexander presents a holistic view of flight and its
ramifications as he explores the ecology and evolution of flying
animals, addressing behaviorally important topics such as migration
and navigation. With somewhat surprising answers, the author then
concludes his study by examining the extent to which natural flight
has been inspiring or instructive for the architects of human
flight--airplane designers and engineers.
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