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  • Hydrodynamics
  • Biophysics
  • Animal Sensory Systems

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  • Phocid seals possess highly sensitive vibrissae (whiskers) for detecting hydrodynamic stimuli.
  • Understanding how seals process flow information is crucial for marine biomechanics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between hydrodynamic wake structures and seal whisker array signals.
  • To model the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) of whisker responses to flow patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated 3D wakes of different paddle shapes (rectangular, undulated, cylinder) using computational fluid dynamics.
  • Performed one-way FSI simulations to analyze whisker dynamics and signal generation.
  • Modeled whisker geometry and material properties based on literature data.

Main Results:

  • Whisker array signals correlate with the strength, timing, and trajectory of wake-induced jets.
  • The rectangular plate generated the strongest signals, while the undulated plate produced the weakest.
  • Signal timing and magnitude accurately reflected jet characteristics and flow speed.

Conclusions:

  • Seal whisker arrays can effectively sense and interpret complex hydrodynamic trail information.
  • The study provides physical insights into the mechanisms of seal flow sensing capabilities.