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.
Recent Progress Towards Developing an Insect-Inspired Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicle
2007
13 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aerodynamics , Aircraft , Models , Aeroelasticity , Drones , Winged insects , Kinematics , Mathematical models , United kingdom , Wings , Lift , Leading edges , Vortices , Symposia , Flight control systems , Fmav(Flapping-wing micro air vehicles) , Aerodynamic models , Insect wings , Nato furnished , Component reports , Foreign reports , Lev(Leading- edge vortex) , Flapping wings
Recent Progress Towards Developing an Insect-Inspired Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicle
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2007
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