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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    Title :

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


    Contributors:
    K. Knowles (author) / S. A. Ansari (author) / P. C. Wilkins (author) / R. W. Zbikowski (author)

    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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