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  • Marine Biology
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Biomechanics

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  • Dolphin mother-calf pairs exhibit formation swimming for locomotion assistance.
  • Calf swimming positions vary based on age and size (neonate, echelon, infant).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To numerically investigate dolphin mother-calf drafting mechanisms near the free surface.
  • To determine optimal formation configurations for hydrodynamic efficiency and energy conservation.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulation of fluid dynamics around mother-calf pairs.
  • Analysis of hydrodynamics at different calf positions (neonate, echelon, infant).
  • Investigation of factors: calf size, swimming speed, free surface proximity, formation pattern.

Main Results:

  • The neonate position optimizes calf separation control.
  • The echelon position is most efficient for mother-to-calf thrust force transfer.
  • The infant position minimizes wave generation energy loss, enhancing self-propulsion for older calves.

Conclusions:

  • Formation swimming is crucial for dolphin calf development and energy management.
  • Specific positions offer distinct hydrodynamic advantages for mother-calf pairs.
  • Numerical models can predict optimal formations for biological locomotion.