Review of Dolphin Hydrodynamics and Swimming Performance

Abstract : The principal objective of this project was to preform a comprehensive review of performance, kinematics, and swimming hydrodynamics by dolphins and other cetaceans. This report describes information obtained from the available literature including published research and technical reports from English-speaking and Russian sources. The project team specifically studied routine and maximum swimming speeds, morphological design related to hydrodynamic performance, drag reduction, swimming kinematics, thrust production and efficiency, behavior strategies employed for energy