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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2021.49.3.185

Effect of the Leading Edge and Vein Elasticity on Aerodynamic Performance of Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles  

Yoon, Sang-Hoon (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University)
Cho, Haeseong (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Jeonbuk National University)
Shin, Sang-Joon (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University)
Huh, Seokhaeng (Unmanned/Intelligent Robotic System R&D, LIG Nex1)
Koo, Jeehoon (Unmanned/Intelligent Robotic System R&D, LIG Nex1)
Ryu, Jaekwan (Unmanned/Intelligent Robotic System R&D, LIG Nex1)
Kim, Chongam (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.49, no.3, 2021 , pp. 185-195 More about this Journal
Abstract
The flapping-wing micro air vehicle (FW-MAV) in this study utilizes the cambered wings made of quite flexible material. Similar to the flying creatures, the present cambered wing uses three different materials at its leading edge, vein, and membrane. And it is constrained in various conditions. Since passive rotation uses the flexible nature of the wing, it is important to select an appropriate material for a wing. A three-dimensional fluid-structure interaction solver is developed for a realistic modeling of the cambered wing. Then a parametric study is conducted to evaluate the aerodynamic performance in terms of the elastic modulus of leading edge and vein. Consequently, the elastic modulus plays a key role in enhancing the aerodynamic performance of FW-MAVs.
Keywords
Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles; Analysis of FluidStructure Interaction; Flexible Wing; Aeroelasticity; Wing Material;
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