In this study, a model based on potential flow theory is developed to analyze the unsteady nonlinear aerodynamics of a flexible flapping wing at low and high angles of attack. It is assumed that the wing motion is composed of twisting and flapping. The developed unsteady two-dimensional model is applied to the flapping wing using a blade-element-type method. The computational model presented in this study shows better agreement with experimental data especially at a high angle of attack. Analytical results also show that the wings section does not necessarily twist linearly along the wingspan.


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    Title :

    Experimental and analytical analysis of aerodynamic lift of an ornithopter at low and high angles of attack




    Publication date :

    2019-05-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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