This paper presents an overview of the on-going research activities at Shrivenham, aimed at the design of an autonomous flapping-wing micro air vehicle. After introducing the problem of insect wing kinematics and aerodynamics, we describe our quasi-three-dimensional aerodynamic model for flapping wings. This is followed by a brief discussion of some aerodynamic issues relating to the lift-generating leading-edge vortex. New results are then presented on modelling of wing aeroelastic deflections. Finally, some brief observations are made on flight control requirements for an insect- inspired flapping-wing micro air vehicle. Overall, it is shown that successful development of such a vehicle will require a multi-disciplinary approach, with significant developments in a number of disciplines. Progress to date has largely been concerned with hover. Little is known about the requirements for successful manoeuvre.


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    Titel :

    Recent Progress Towards Developing an Insect-Inspired Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicle


    Beteiligte:
    K. Knowles (Autor:in) / S. A. Ansari (Autor:in) / P. C. Wilkins (Autor:in) / R. W. Zbikowski (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2007


    Format / Umfang :

    13 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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