Computational Aeroelasticity Framework for Analyzing Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles [PDF]
AIAA Journal, 2008 Due to their small size and flight regime, coupling of aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and flight dynamics is critical for Micro Aerial Vehicles. This paper presents a computational framework for simulating structural models of varied fidelity and a Navier-Stokes solver, aimed at simulating flapping and flexible wings.
Chimakurthi, Satish Kumar +4 more
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On mathematical modelling of insect flight dynamics in the context of micro air vehicles [PDF]
, 2006 This paper discusses several aspects of mathematical modelling relevant to the flight dynamics of insect flight in the context of insect-like flapping wing micro air vehicles (MAVs).
Ansar, Salman A. +2 more
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Aerodynamic efficiency of a bioinspired flapping wing rotor at low Reynolds number [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2018 This study investigates the aerodynamic efficiency of a bioinspired flapping wing rotor kinematics which combines an active vertical flapping motion and a passive horizontal rotation induced by aerodynamic thrust.
H. Li, S. Guo
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Rotational accelerations stabilize leading edge vortices on revolving fly wings [PDF]
, 2009 The aerodynamic performance of hovering insects is largely explained by the presence of a stably attached leading edge vortex (LEV) on top of their wings. Although LEVs have been visualized on real, physically modeled, and simulated insects, the physical
Dickinson, Michael H., Lentink, David
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Virtual-work-based optimization design on compliant transmission mechanism for flapping-wing aerial vehicles [PDF]
, 2016 This paper presents a method for analyzing and optimizing the design of a compliant transmission mechanism for a flapping-wing aerial vehicle. Its purpose is of minimizing the peak input torque required from a driving motor.
Colorado Montaño, Julián +3 more
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Biomimetic Beetle-Inspired Flapping Air Vehicle Actuated by Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Actuator
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2018 During the last decades, the ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) received much attention because of its potential capabilities, such as large displacement and flexible bending actuation.
Yang Zhao +9 more
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POD-Galerkin FSI Analysis for Flapping Motion
Biomimetics, 2023 FSI simulations of flapping motions have been widely investigated to develop a flapping-wing micro air vehicle. Because an intensive parametric study is important for the product design, a computationally efficient model is required.
Shigeki Kaneko, Shinobu Yoshimura
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The effect of passive deformation of dragonfly wing on aerodynamic characteristics
Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2016 Dragonflies can perform both of gliding and flapping flight and have high maneuverability in spite of small-size. The aim of this study is to develop Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) based on the flight of dragonfly.
Hisayoshi NAKA, Hiromu HASHIMOTO
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A Review of Flapping Mechanisms for Avian-Inspired Flapping-Wing Air Vehicles
Aerospace, 2023 This study focuses on the flapping mechanisms found in recently developed biometric flapping-wing air vehicles (FWAVs). FWAVs mimic the flight characteristics of flying animals, providing advantages such as maneuverability, inconspicuousness, and ...
Jae-Hung Han +4 more
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Flight Testing of Novel Compliant Spines for Passive Wing Morphing on Ornithopters [PDF]
, 2013 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are proliferating in both the civil and military markets. Flapping wing UAVs, or ornithopters, have the potential to combine the agility and maneuverability of rotary wing aircraft with excellent performance in low ...
Altenbuchner, Cornelia +7 more
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