Aerodynamics of two-dimensional flapping wings in tandem configuration
This paper reports a fundamental investigation on the aerodynamics of two-dimensional
flapping wings in tandem configuration in forward flight. Of particular interest are the effects …
flapping wings in tandem configuration in forward flight. Of particular interest are the effects …
Wing kinematics and aerodynamic forces in miniature insect Encarsia formosa in forward flight
X Cheng, M Sun - Physics of Fluids, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
Miniature insects fly at very low Reynolds numbers, and the effect of air viscosity is large.
Previous studies in this area are on hover flight. Here, we study the forward flight, by …
Previous studies in this area are on hover flight. Here, we study the forward flight, by …
Aerodynamic forces and vortical structures of a flapping wing at very low Reynolds numbers
YZ Lyu, HJ Zhu, M Sun - Physics of Fluids, 2019 - pubs.aip.org
Reynolds number (Re) for miniature insects is in the range of 80–10. Here, we study how the
aerodynamic forces change in this Re range when the flapping mode commonly used by …
aerodynamic forces change in this Re range when the flapping mode commonly used by …
Unsteady aerodynamic and optimal kinematic analysis of a micro flapping wing rotor
Inspired by the high performance of rotary and insect flapping wings capable of vertical take-
off and landing and hovering (VTOLH), a novel flapping wing rotor (FWR) has been …
off and landing and hovering (VTOLH), a novel flapping wing rotor (FWR) has been …
[HTML][HTML] Aerodynamic performance of a flyable flapping wing rotor with dragonfly-like flexible wings
Y Pan, S Guo, J Whidborne, X Huang - Aerospace Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Drawing inspiration from insect flapping wings, a Flapping Wing Rotor (FWR) has been
developed for Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) applications. The FWR features unique active …
developed for Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) applications. The FWR features unique active …
Revisiting the clap-and-fling mechanism in small wasp Encarsia formosa using quantitative measurements of the wing motion
X Cheng, M Sun - Physics of fluids, 2019 - pubs.aip.org
The ideal clap-and-fling mechanism is described as: clap, the leading edges of the wings
touch and then the wings rotate around the leading edge, closing the gap between the …
touch and then the wings rotate around the leading edge, closing the gap between the …
An aerodynamic model for insect flapping wings in forward flight
This paper proposes a semi-empirical quasi-steady aerodynamic model of a flapping wing
in forward flight. A total of 147 individual cases, which consisted of advance ratios J of 0 …
in forward flight. A total of 147 individual cases, which consisted of advance ratios J of 0 …
Volumetric measurement and vorticity dynamics of leading-edge vortex formation on a revolving wing
Abstract Leading-edge vortex (LEV) is a hallmark of insect flight that forms and remains
stably attached on high angle-of-attack (AoA), low aspect ratio (AR) wings undergoing …
stably attached on high angle-of-attack (AoA), low aspect ratio (AR) wings undergoing …
State-space aerodynamic model reveals high force control authority and predictability in flapping flight
Flying animals resort to fast, large-degree-of-freedom motion of flapping wings, a key feature
that distinguishes them from rotary or fixed-winged robotic fliers with limited motion of …
that distinguishes them from rotary or fixed-winged robotic fliers with limited motion of …
Role of the deviation motion on the aerodynamic performance of a mosquito wing in hover
The deviation angles during wing flapping motions are generally small for many insects and
are known to have insignificant or even detrimental effects on the flight performance. Unlike …
are known to have insignificant or even detrimental effects on the flight performance. Unlike …