Biomechanics and hydrodynamics study od aquatic locomotion

• Main Authors: Yaakob, Omar, Ibrahim, Zaharah, Priyanto, Agoes, Omar, Mohd. Shahir Shamir, Adnan, Faizul Amri, Hamdan, Salehuddin, Md. Salleh, Madihah, Abdul Wahap, Mohd. Arizam
• Format: Monograph
• Published: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 2008
• Subjects: TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/9319/

This study was conducted in order to characterize propulsion and control surface (caudal fin) of Anabas testudineus (puyu) based on distance travelled, resultant speed and acceleration. Fish was trained to swim along a 2 x 1 feet long aquarium. Two fish (adult and juvenile) were kept in the aquarium...