The unsteady vortex-lattice method provides a medium-fidelity tool for the prediction of non-
stationary aerodynamic loads in low-speed, but high-Reynolds-number, attached flow …

Insect-like flapping flight offers a power-efficient and highly manoeuvrable basis for a micro
air vehicle capable of indoor flight. The development of such a vehicle requires a careful …

THE studies in this paper are part of the development of an analysis framework for
performance prediction and flightcontrol-system (FCS) design of ultra-long-endurance solar …

This paper provides a thorough review of the significant work done so far in the area of flight
dynamics and control of flapping-wing micro-air-vehicles (MAVs). It provides the background …

Hydrodynamic metamaterials, a nascent research field, possess immense potential for fluid
flow manipulation. With engineered structure design, they offer unparalleled control over …

The influence that the kinematics of pitching and heaving 2D airfoils has on the aerodynamic
forces is investigated using direct numerical simulations and a force decomposition …

This work considers the design optimization of a flapping wing in forward flight with active
shape morphing, aimed at maximizing propulsive efficiency under lift and thrust constraints …

A numerical-simulation tool is developed that is well suited for modeling the unsteady
nonlinear aerodynamics of flying insects and small birds as well as biologically inspired …

An extended unsteady vortex-lattice method is developed to study the aerodynamics of
insect flapping wings while hovering and during forward flight. Leading-edge suction …

SOLAR-and hydrogen-powered aircraft for commercially viable very-long-endurance
unmanned flight are defining a new frontier in the history of aviation, with several prototypes …