Power synchronisations determine the hovering flight efficiency of passively pitching flapping wings

Q Huang, SS Bhat, EC Yeo, J Young… - Journal of Fluid …, 2023 - cambridge.org
The power exchange between fluid and structure plays a significant role in the force
production and flight efficiency of flapping wings in insects and artificial flyers. This work …

The Influence of Curved Profiles on the Vibro-Acoustic Characteristics of Light-Weighted Sandwich Shell: An Analytical Solution

RKK Reddy, N George, AR Veerappan… - … Journal of Structural …, 2023 - World Scientific
The overall aircraft noise is significantly minimized using curved light weighted sandwich
shells as an airframe element. However, there is a lack of studies on how the curvature can …

Leading-edge curvature effect on aerodynamic performance of flapping wings in hover and forward flight

R Addo-Akoto, JS Han, JH Han - Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
This study investigates the role of leading-edge (LE) curvature in flapping wing
aerodynamics considering hovering and forward flight conditions. A scaled-up robotic model …

On the validity of the normal force model for steadily revolving wings: an experimental investigation

P Broadley, MRA Nabawy - Aerospace, 2023 - mdpi.com
Aerodynamic characteristics of revolving wing models were investigated to assess the
validity of the normal force model. Aerodynamic force and torque measurements were …

Leading-Edge Curvature Effect on Flapping Performance of Low Aspect Ratio Wings in Forward Flight

R Addo-Akoto, JH Han, JS Han - AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
The aerodynamic performance of low aspect ratio flapping wings with curved leading-edge
(LE) is experimentally examined. Here, a scaled-up robotic model is towed by a rack gear …