05 University of Plymouth Journals: Recent submissions
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Computational fluid dynamics optimisation of grid fin aerodynamic design for reusable launch vehicles
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Grid fins are an unconventional flight control surface utilised by SpaceX for its Falcon 9 reusable launch vehicle upon re-entry. Previous literature surrounding grid fins has used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to ... -
Marine mammals in the Western English Channel, a survey from the Rame Head Peninsula
(University of Plymouth, 2022)This paper presents the first records of marine mammals in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (NMP), and over 1000 individual animal observations were recorded. Marine mammal temporal and spatial distributions were ... -
Diurnal and tidal influence on the spatial distribution and surface activity of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland
(University of Plymouth, 2022)The interactions between oceanographic processes and topography have an important role in driving the formation of localised biodiversity hotspots. These hotspots create predictable prey resources utilised by many large ... -
Public engagement in environmental issues: Investigating factors of disengagement from an individual and organisational perspective
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Anthropogenic climate change is now a major issue facing the public, government, and environmental non-governmental organisations (ENGOs) alike. In order for climate goals set out by the conference of the parties (COP) ... -
Age differences in facial first impressions of traits associated with trustworthiness
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Older adults are more susceptible to becoming fraud victims due to increased generalised trust in others for assistance, leading to deception. Age differences in first impressions of unfamiliar faces on traits associated ... -
An Investigation into whether psychopathic traits negatively contribute to moral judgements
(University of Plymouth, 2022)High psychopathy and low morality have been associated as potential causes of anti-social and criminal behaviour. Literature suggests that high levels of psychopathic traits have a negative effect on an individual’s ability ... -
The effect of pre-event instructions on eyewitness identification
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Eyewitness identification research has informed policies and procedures, but experiments on eyewitness identification often use unrealistic testing methods. Part of these unrealistic methods are pre-event instructions ... -
Biological recruitment on static and boat hull panels coated with non-toxic fibre flock
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Marine biofouling, the settlement of aquatic organisms on submerged surfaces, creates an estimated cost of 20 billion USD annually for the shipping industry in increased fuel consumption due to overgrowth. However, the ... -
The socio-economic and ecological impact of regime shifts on small-scale fisheries in northern Peru
(University of Plymouth, 2022)Species composition is known to naturally change over time; however, these fluctuations happen frequently in shoreline ecosystems where warm and cold currents meet. This study aims to understand the social and economic ... -
A pager system as an aid to improve theatre recovery experience of children and patients with learning disability
(University of Plymouth, 2022)