Which mechanical process underlies sustained soaring in albatross flight patterns within minimal updrafts?

💡 Explanation

When birds like albatross exploit minimal updrafts, dynamic soaring occurs by repeatedly crossing boundaries between air masses of significantly different horizontal speed because energy extraction powers flight. Therefore dynamic soaring using wind sheer is fundamental, rather than lift, deflection, or muscle contraction which necessitate updrafts or external propulsion.

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