Power synchronisations determine the hovering flight efficiency of passively pitching flapping wings
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
(LE) is experimentally examined. Here, a scaled-up robotic model is towed by a rack gear …