Iteration 1: Quick and Dirty -- Humpback's are good at going long ways efficiently during their migrations. Maybe use that as a starting point. Downloaded some 3d models of whales, concept to do an area rule and make hull shape similar. Looked for research papers on hydrodynamics of cetaceans.
- Hydrodynamics of Dolphins
- An indicator of streamlining is fineness ratio (max dia/length) 4.5 gives least drag and surface area for maximum volume, although only 10% drag increase in FR of 3 to 7.
- Dolphin body form similar to 2d airfoil NACA 66-018. Killer whale NACA 66-026. Both laminar flow airfoils
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