手中有了模型,托马斯和他的研究团队得以推算飞行蝗虫周围气流的形态。
With the model in hand, Thomas and his team could predict the shapes of the air currents around the flying locusts.
他们根据模型发现,当蝗虫具有更硬或更直的翅膀时,飞行性能下降。
In the model, when the locusts had rigid or straight wings, flight performance suffered, the team found.
在飞行蝗虫周围释放的小范围烟雾表明,实际气旋类似于模型预言的气旋。
Tiny packets of smoke released near a flying locust showed air swirls similar to swirls predicted by the model.
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