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The effects of trailing-edge shape on the wake and propulsive performance of a pitching panel are examined. Concave trailing edges delay the natural vortex bending and compression of the wake, whereas convex trailing edges promote wake compression. The trailing edge alters performance significantly.
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Buren et al. (2017) studied this question.
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