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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2015.43.9.765

Aerodynamic Force Measurements and PIV Study for the Twisting Angle of a Swift Wing Model  

Bok, Jung Jin (Institute for Aviation Safety and System Management, Korea Aerospace University)
Chang, Jo Won (Department of Aeronautical Science and Flight Operation, Korea Aerospace University)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.43, no.9, 2015 , pp. 765-772 More about this Journal
Abstract
Aerodynamic force measurements and phase-locked PIV study were carried out to check the bio-mimetic MAV applicability of a swift flight. Two-rotational DOF robotic wing model and blowing-type wind tunnel were employed. The amplitude of twist angle were ${\pm}0$, ${\pm}5$, ${\pm}10$, and ${\pm}20$ deg. and stroke angles were manipulated by simple harmonic function with out-of-phase in regards to the stroke motion. It is acknowledged that the time-varying lift coefficients in accordance with the change of the twist angle did not result in any noticeable differences, just the small decrease and delay. However, the drag exhibited that the small change of the twist angle can produce large thrust. These findings imply why a swift uses small twist angle during flight. The PIV results displayed that the delay of aerodynamic forces is highly associated with the vortical structures around the wing. It is therefore indicated that a process of designing a swift-based Micro Air Vehicle should take the twist angle into consideration, as the essential parameter.
Keywords
Swift; MAV; Particle image velocimetry; Unsteady Flow; Bio-mimetic;
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