Biomimicry: airfoils inspired by humpback whales, seals, and other animals

The asknature website is a treasure trove of biomimicry ideas. Here are some search terms:

asknature.org topic: move in / through gases


Here are some specific ideas/studies related to blade design. The articles will link to the scientific articles:

https://asknature.org/idea/fe2-owlet-axial-fan/

Owl-inspired leading-edge serrations play a crucial role in aerodynamic force production and sound suppression

(But here is a different explanation for owls’ silent flight: Random Engineering, Physics, ..., Concepts and Ideas - #19 by Windy_Skies)

A sci-hub search gives many results on this. An example: Reduction of Wind Turbine Noise using Optimized Airfoils and Trailing-Edge Serrations

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