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 …

We present a fluid–structure interactions (FSI) model of insect flapping flight with flexible
wings. This FSI-based model is established by loosely coupling a finite element method …

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 …

Flying animals possess highly complex physical characteristics and are capable of
performing agile maneuvers using their wings. The flapping wings generate complex wake …

MICRO Air Vehicles (MAVs) are advancing our capabilities in the areas of environmental
monitoring and homeland security [1]. Because of their small size and flight regime, the …

We present synchronized time-resolved measurements of the wing kinematics and wake
velocities for a medium sized bat, Cynopterus brachyotis, flying at low-medium speed in a …

The present study deals with numerical investigation of a semi-active flapping foil of which
the kinematics is characterized by an imposed heave motion and a free pitch motion. A …

As a promising form of oscillating hydrofoil propulsion, self-pitching flapping foil (SPFF) has
been widely used in ocean engineering applications such as ships, underwater vehicles …

Flapping, flexible insect wings deform under inertial and fluid loading. Deformation
influences aerodynamic force generation and sensorimotor control, and is thus important to …

We develop a model and numerical method to study the large-amplitude flutter of
rectangular membranes (of zero bending rigidity) that shed a trailing vortex-sheet wake in a …