Unravelling the aerodynamics of mating mosquitoes

This is a NWO VENI project

In-flight mating of disease-carrying mosquitoes requires synchronization of their flight dynamics. This research will, through measurements of flying mosquitoes and abstraction using advanced robotics and flow diagnostics, develop a model explaining this physical process. This will be a valuable tool for developing future disease-carrying mosquito population reduction strategies.

Chair:
Fluid Mechanics

People involved:
dr. A.-J. Buchner