We investigated the relations between swimming motions and flow fields around plankton that is a larva of brine-shrimp (Artemia salina) and jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). These move in low Reynolds numbers by flapping motion in common. We recorded motions and flow by using a high speed CCD camera, and analyzed by a motion analysis and PIV method. We observed vortex pairs in each case as a result of power stroke and recovery stroke of pitching motion. Force acting on the body was estimated by measured acceleration of the body. Mechanism of generation of thrust force related to vortex pairs by flapping motion in low Reynolds number environment was discussed in this paper.
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3rd Symposium on Fundamental Issues and Perspectives in Fluid Mechanics
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