Werner Nachtigall (1934–2024)
Reinhard Blickhan · 2024
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Description
Reinhard Blickhan wrote an obituary in 2024 for Werner Nachtigall, who lived from 1934 to 2024 and died on September 5 that year. Nachtigall was a German pioneer in the study of how living things move. He also helped found the field that copies nature in design. His work was broad, and it set a high bar for those who came after him.
Blickhan traces work on insects, birds, and fish, done first in Munich and then in Saarbruecken. Nachtigall built fine scales, wind tunnels, and fast cameras for his tests. His team also studied fish swimming and light frames found in nature. The piece honors him as a teacher, naturalist, and author.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Reinhard Blickhan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 18 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |