Aerodynamic Model for Insect Flapping Wings with Induced Flow Effect

Faisal, A. H. M.; Filippone, Antonio

doi:10.2514/1.c033382

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“…As shown by Berman and Wang, 76 the blade element method has turned out to be sufficiently accurate for predictive simulation of insects in hovering flight, with regard to the complexity of the insect wing motions. In addition, as presented by Faisal and Filippone, 75,14 this method is also practical for integration with a mathematical optimisation model (its provide rapid solution times), applicable for both single and tandem wings configuration (as shown in Figure 10). Furthermore, with its simplicity, no modifications would be needed for the model when simulating different flight conditions.…”

Section: Numerical Modelsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Aerodynamic modelling of flapping insect: A review

Hamid

Filippone²

2022

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G:

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A review of the aerodynamic modelling of insect flight is presented. This paper consists of two sections covering various aspects related to the development of flapping wing and research on the aerodynamic modelling of insect flight. First, we provide an overview of the nature of the flyers, including current issues and challenges related to the evolution of nature-inspired design. The second section discusses some of the techniques required to develop aerodynamic models, seeks to address issues and to identify appropriate aerodynamic modelling methods for the development of insect flight models. Experimental models of flapping wing insect are discussed, followed by numerical models. Finally, we highlight the development of prototypes in insect flight, on the design, sizing and classification of the flying insect prototypes.

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Section: Numerical Modelsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Aerodynamic modelling of flapping insect: A review

Hamid

Filippone²

2022

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G:

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“…The insect species is more and the forms of membranous wings are complicated and varied, which provides abundant natural sources for the research on biomimetic thin-film materials and biomimetic 2-dimensional composite materials [8, 9]. There are many factors affecting the model imitating insect membranous wings, such as the material property of veins and membranes, distribution and quantity of veins, and appearance of membranous wings [10–12]. The materials that are alike to insect membranous wings are less, so the appearance of membranous wings and distribution of veins are excellent reference for the biomimetic research before ideal materials can be found.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Research on Biomimetic Models and Nanomechanical Behaviour of Membranous Wings of Chinese Bee Apis cerana cerana Fabricius

Zhao

Wang

Jin

et al. 2018

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

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The structures combining the veins and membranes of membranous wings of the Chinese bee Apis cerana cerana Fabricius into a whole have excellent load-resisting capacity. The membranous wings of Chinese bees were taken as research objects and the mechanical properties of a biomimetic model of membranous wings as targets. In order to understand and learn from the biosystem and then make technical innovation, the membranous wings of Chinese bees were simulated and analysed with reverse engineering and finite element method. The deformations and stress states of the finite element model of membranous wings were researched under the concentrated force, uniform load, and torque. It was found that the whole model deforms evenly and there are no unusual deformations arising. The displacements and deformations are small and transform uniformly. It was indicated that the veins and membranes combine well into a whole to transmit loads effectively, which illustrates the membranous wings of Chinese bees having excellent integral mechanical behaviour and structure stiffness. The realization of structure models of the membranous wings of Chinese bees and analysis of the relativity of structures and performances or functions will provide an inspiration for designing biomimetic thin-film materials with superior load-bearing capacity.

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“…Small aerial vehicles have attracted a lot of interest from many research institutions, companies and agencies all over the world [1][2][3][4][5][6]; in line with the needs of delivering sensors, transmitting information, reconnaissance missions in areas otherwise inaccessible, etc. Typically, for their small size, they operate at relatively low Reynolds number, and their design by far is still reliant on conventional aerodynamic machines (such as fixed-and rotarywing aircraft) [7][8][9]. For these aircraft, much of the concern is on their poor aerodynamic performance (e.g.…”

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Lift force for cylindrical and elliptical CoandÄƒ aircraft design

Hamid¹,

Rafie²,

Gires³

et al. 2018

IJET

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Small aerial vehicles possess advantages in terms of size and accessibility in performing a variety of tasks. Presently, their design and performance is dependent on variations of conventional aerodynamic configurations (fixed- and rotary-wing). A disadvantage for these configurations is the aerodynamic potential between the mainstream airflow and the body surfaces are not fully utilized. To solve this issue, the Coandă effect is proposed whereby a high-velocity jet is blown tangentially over a curved surface to increase circulation and lift. Prior to the costly approach (experimental and numerical), an analytical formulation (via control volume analysis) to predict the aerodynamic Coandă lift force of the design concept is developed. This is an extended version of the existing mathematical formulations, capturing viscous flow effects. It is also pertinent for circular and elliptical-shaped designs. The results obtained show that the total lift force is dependent on the jet velocity, outflow angle, dimensions of the jet slot, the projected surface area, and the viscous effect. The approach has demonstrated how this modelling technique is effective in calculating the lift force for cylindrical and elliptical Coandă aircraft design.

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Aerodynamic Model for Insect Flapping Wings with Induced Flow Effect

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Aerodynamic modelling of flapping insect: A review

Aerodynamic modelling of flapping insect: A review

Research on Biomimetic Models and Nanomechanical Behaviour of Membranous Wings of Chinese Bee Apis cerana cerana Fabricius

Lift force for cylindrical and elliptical CoandÄƒ aircraft design

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