Modeling and identification of steppe eagle (aquila nipalensis) dynamics

Journal article

We present some initial findings of a long-term project to identify the flight dynamics of large birds of prey, during free-flight outdoors. This paper outlines our methods for dealing with the particular challenges a project of this nature provides, and some preliminary results outlining the flight characteristics of soaring flight, and providing detailed descriptions of some of the manoeuvres observed during flight.

Authors: Gillies, J; Bacic, M; Yuan, F; Thomas, A; Taylor, G

• Journal: AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit
• Publication date: 2008-01-01
• Language: English