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A qualitative aeroelastic frequency spectrum:
 sweep-gallop-lope-flap-buffet-flutter-buzz-hum-whine.
Representative events along the spectrum: a fly-over, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, high-tension power-line, bird, butterfly,
bumble-bee, mosquito

Dave Santos