Meeting Abstract 68.2 Thursday, Jan. 6 An experimentally validated fluid dynamic model of ribbon-finned propulsion reveals how thrust is controlled by counter-propagating waves SEFATI, S.*; MITCHELL, T.; FORTUNE, E.S.; COWAN, N.J.; Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins University shahin@jhu.edu Eigenmannia virescens and other knifefish rely primarily on a long undulating ribbon fin […]
year: 2011
A numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic signature of batoid swimming
Meeting Abstract 68.3 Thursday, Jan. 6 A numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic signature of batoid swimming PEDERZANI, Jean-Noel*; MOORED, Keith; FISH, Frank; HAJ-HARIRI, Hossein; University of Virginia; University of Virginia; West Chester University; University of Virginia hh2b@virginia.edu The different batoid species use different modes of swimming to propel themselves in water. To evaluate hydrodynamic differences between these […]
Short-term adjustments of metabolic performance in wintering black-capped chickadees is phenotypic flexibility fast enough to cope with daily climatic variations
Meeting Abstract 67.5 Thursday, Jan. 6 Short-term adjustments of metabolic performance in wintering black-capped chickadees: is phenotypic flexibility fast enough to cope with daily climatic variations? PETIT, M.*; LEWDEN, A.; VEZINA, F.; Université du Québec à Rimouski, Canada; Université du Québec à Rimouski, Canada; Université du Québec à Rimouski, Canada Magali.Petit@uqar.qc.ca Small resident bird species wintering at […]
Impact of water level management on the condition of migratory songbirds
Meeting Abstract 67.4 Thursday, Jan. 6 Impact of water level management on the condition of migratory songbirds WAGNER, DN*; GREEN, D; COOPER, JM; BEAUCHESNE, S; WILLIAMS, TD; Simon Fraser University; Simon Fraser University; Cooper, Beauchesne, & Associates LTD.; Cooper, Beauchesne, & Associates LTD.; Simon Fraser University dnw1@sfu.ca Habitat quality is thought to be important for migratory success […]
High evaporative water loss during endurance flight results in elevated lean mass catabolism in Swainson’s thrushes (Catharus ustulatus)
Meeting Abstract 67.3 Thursday, Jan. 6 High evaporative water loss during endurance flight results in elevated lean mass catabolism in Swainson’s thrushes (Catharus ustulatus) GERSON, A.R.*; GUGLIELMO, C.G.; University of Western Ontario; University of Western Ontario agerson2@uwo.ca Long distance migrant birds catabolize a mixture of lipids and protein during flight. Although many theories have been proposed, empirical […]
Freshwater drinking requirement in a pelagic sea snake, Pelamis platurus
Meeting Abstract 67.1 Thursday, Jan. 6 Freshwater drinking requirement in a pelagic sea snake, Pelamis platurus LILLYWHITE, H.B.*; SHEEHY III, C.M.; University of Florida, Gainesville; University of Texas, Arlington hblill@ufl.edu Dehydration and procurement of water comprise key problems for vertebrates that have secondarily invaded marine environments. Sea snakes and other marine reptiles were previously thought to remain […]
Examining the chronic and acute impacts of food intake on hydration state in the Gila monster, Heloderma suspectum
Meeting Abstract 67.2 Thursday, Jan. 6 Examining the chronic and acute impacts of food intake on hydration state in the Gila monster, Heloderma suspectum WRIGHT, C.W.*; JACKSON, M.; DENARDO, D.; Arizona State University, Tempe christian.wright@asu.edu Animals living in xeric environments must have strategies to cope with extended periods of limited water availability. One such strategy is to […]
A new multivariate model for predicting daily energy expenditure in active human populations
Meeting Abstract 67.6 Thursday, Jan. 6 A new multivariate model for predicting daily energy expenditure in active human populations OCOBOCK, C*; PONTZER, H; GOOKIN, J; BAYNES, S; Washington University in St. Louis; Washington University in St. Louis; The National Outdoor Leadership School; The National Outdoor Leadership School cjocoboc@artsci.wustl.edu How can one most accurately model and predict human […]
Using bio-robotic tools to explore muscle force-length and force-velocity properties in aquatic locomotion
Meeting Abstract 66.6 Thursday, Jan. 6 Using bio-robotic tools to explore muscle force-length and force-velocity properties in aquatic locomotion RICHARDS, Christopher T.*; CLEMENTE, Christofer J.; Harvard University richards@fas.harvard.edu Understanding swimming biomechanics is challenging because of the complexities of fluids and the poor knowledge of neural input versus muscle output. Recent bio-robotics advances explore how various limb motions […]
THE MUSCLE ACTIVATION PLOT AS A GRAPHIC UNIT INTERFACE FOR VOICE SIMULATION ACROSS SPECIES
Meeting Abstract 66.5 Thursday, Jan. 6 THE MUSCLE ACTIVATION PLOT AS A GRAPHIC UNIT INTERFACE FOR VOICE SIMULATION ACROSS SPECIES. TITZE, I.R.*; RIEDE, T.; Uni. of Utah, Salt Lake City; Uni. of Utah, Salt Lake City ingo.titze@ncvs2.org Voice simulation utilizes sophisticated computational methods from two well-developed disciplines, mechanical engineering and physiology of musculo-skeletal systems. Fluid-structure interaction principles […]
