The flapping, thin membrane device can also variably dissipate 1500W of heat per day. Have you heard of this amazing discovery?
Elephants, one of the largest land animals, are exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures. Thus, they have adapted to manage this heat. One of the elephant's thermoregulation strategies is through its ears. The ear's large surface area that moves increases convection cooling movement. As-needed changes in internal blood flow allow for targeted improvements. The lessons from the elephant ear could inform efficiencies in human-designed thermal management systems.
