Some Aerodynamic Considerations of Bats

Author

John P. Farney, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to determine relationships between speeds and intermembral lengths and supporting surfaces of 23 species of bats. The indices used were aspect ratio, total loading, wing span, wing area, uropatagial area, length from the wrist to the tip of the wing, and forearm. Generally the more maneuverable bats were found to be smaller, with a lighter loading per unit area, and a larger uropatagial area in comparison to the wing area. The speed, in general, was found to be closely correlated to the overall size of the bat. Determining flight speed by a single index was found to be best accomplished by using aspect ratio, although no single index was found to be infallible in all cases.

Keywords

Bats, Mammals, Wings (Anatomy), Body parts, Zoology, Measurement, Fort Hays State University

Advisor

Dr. Eugene D. Flaherty

Date of Award

Spring 1965

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/UVFF9718

Recommended Citation

Farney, John P., "Some Aerodynamic Considerations of Bats" (1965). Master's Theses. 910.
DOI: 10.58809/UVFF9718
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/910

Rights

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