Aspect ratio studies on insect wings
The wing aspect ratio (AR), that is, the ratio of the wingspan to the mean wing chord, is the
most important geometrical parameter describing an insect wing. While studies have shown …
most important geometrical parameter describing an insect wing. While studies have shown …
Dynamic experimental rigs for investigation of insect wing aerodynamics
P Broadley, MRA Nabawy… - Journal of the …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
This paper provides a systematic and critical review of dynamic experimental rigs used for
insect wing aerodynamics research. The goal is to facilitate meaningful comparison of data …
insect wing aerodynamics research. The goal is to facilitate meaningful comparison of data …
Uncoupling the effects of aspect ratio, Reynolds number and Rossby number on a rotating insect-wing planform
Uncoupling the effects of aspect ratio, Reynolds number and Rossby number on a rotating
insect-wing planform Page 1 J. Fluid Mech. (2019), vol. 859, pp. 921–948. c Cambridge …
insect-wing planform Page 1 J. Fluid Mech. (2019), vol. 859, pp. 921–948. c Cambridge …
Data-driven CFD scaling of bioinspired Mars flight vehicles for hover
One way to improve our model of Mars is through aerial sampling and surveillance, which
could provide information to augment the observations made by ground-based exploration …
could provide information to augment the observations made by ground-based exploration …
Pitch perturbation effects on a revolving wing at low Reynolds number
Low-aspect-ratio revolving wings find applications in miniature robotic flyers and turbo-
machinery. At a high angle of attack, the flow separates from a wing's leading edge, forming …
machinery. At a high angle of attack, the flow separates from a wing's leading edge, forming …
[HTML][HTML] Aerodynamic characteristics of flexible flapping wings depending on aspect ratio and slack angle
Experimental investigations are made for the combined effects of aspect ratio (AR), slack (β
S), and pitch angles on the aerodynamic characteristics of flexible flapping wings in hover. β …
S), and pitch angles on the aerodynamic characteristics of flexible flapping wings in hover. β …
Aerodynamic performance of flexible flapping wings deformed by slack angle
Wing flexibility is unavoidable for flapping wing flyers to ensure a lightweight body and for
higher payload allowances on board. It also effectively minimizes the inertia force from high …
higher payload allowances on board. It also effectively minimizes the inertia force from high …
Wing flexibility effect on aerodynamic performance of different flapping wing planforms
Uniform downwash of a revolving or flapping wing is a key indicator of aerodynamic
efficiency. Although the slack-angle of flexible wings can significantly alter the downwash …
efficiency. Although the slack-angle of flexible wings can significantly alter the downwash …
Evolutionary shape optimisation enhances the lift coefficient of rotating wing geometries
Wing shape is an important factor affecting the aerodynamic performance of wings of
monocopters and flapping-wing micro air vehicles. Here, an evolutionary structural …
monocopters and flapping-wing micro air vehicles. Here, an evolutionary structural …
Proximity to the water surface markedly enhances the force production on underwater flapping wings
The potential application of flapping wings in micro-aerial vehicles is gaining interest due to
their ability to generate high lift even in confined spaces. Most studies in the past have …
their ability to generate high lift even in confined spaces. Most studies in the past have …