Study on the structural optimization of a flapping wing micro air vehicle
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-017-1772-7
Abstract: The development of flapping wing micro air vehicles (MAVs) has yielded remarkable progress over the last decades. Achieving high component stiffness is often in conflict with low weight requirement, which is highly desirable for longer… read more here.
Keywords: wing micro; flapping wing; micro air; topology ... See more keywords
Design and Experimental Validation of a Robust Output Feedback Control for the Coupled Dynamics of a Micro Air Vehicle
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DOI: 10.1007/s12555-017-0799-2
Abstract: This paper addresses the design and experimental validation of a linear robust static output feedback controller for a 150 mm span fixed wing micro air vehicle (MAV). Severe coupling between longitudinal and lateral dynamics of… read more here.
Keywords: output feedback; control; air vehicle; design ... See more keywords
Comparative dynamic flight stability of insect-inspired flapping-wing micro air vehicles in hover: Longitudinal and lateral motions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.107085
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we compare the characteristics of hovering stability for two insect-inspired flapping-wing micro air vehicles (FW-MAVs) with different strategies to generate control moments for the longitudinal and lateral attitude controls. The two… read more here.
Keywords: longitudinal lateral; inspired flapping; wing micro; flapping wing ... See more keywords
Very high altitude micro air vehicle deployment method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.08.091
Abstract: Abstract The paper presents the original work and method for high altitude micro air vehicle deployment. The method is based on the scientific ballooning, and adapted for stratospheric flight of commercial off-the-shelf micro air vehicle… read more here.
Keywords: micro air; air vehicle; high altitude;
A data calibration method for micro air quality detectors based on a LASSO regression and NARX neural network combined model
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00804-7
Abstract: Studies have shown that there is a certain correlation between air pollution and various human diseases, especially lung diseases, so it is very meaningful to monitor the concentration of pollutants in the air. Compared with… read more here.
Keywords: air; micro air; model; air quality ... See more keywords
Resonance Principle for the Design of Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2016.2626457
Abstract: Achieving resonance in flapping wings has been recognized as one of the most important principles to enhance power efficiency, lift generation, and flight control performance of high-frequency flapping wing micro air vehicles (MAVs). Most work… read more here.
Keywords: natural frequency; wing micro; frequency; flapping wing ... See more keywords
The effects of rectangular riblets on rectangular micro air vehicles for drag reduction
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410016638868
Abstract: Reduced drag, increased lift and, consequently, increased vital ratio and lift-to-drag coefficients are crucial in almost all efficient micro air vehicles. Riblet geometries use a variety of air vehicles. Further investigation on micro air vehicles… read more here.
Keywords: air; lift drag; micro air; air vehicles ... See more keywords
Investigation of Experimental Endovascular Air Embolisms Using a New Model for the Generation and Detection of Highly Calibrated Micro Air Bubbles
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DOI: 10.1177/15266028221082010
Abstract: Background: Air embolism (AE), especially when affecting the brain, is an underrated and potentially life-threatening complication in various endovascular interventions. This study aims to investigate experimental AEs using a new model to generate micro air… read more here.
Keywords: air bubbles; new model; using new; air ... See more keywords
Theoretical and practical investigation into the use of a bio-inspired “click” mechanism for the flight motor of a micro air vehicle
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DOI: 10.1177/1756829317695562
Abstract: Recently, flapping wing micro air vehicles have received great attention with the drive to make smaller and smaller devices. This paper describes a theoretical investigation and subsequent practical implementation of a specific type of flight… read more here.
Keywords: micro air; click mechanism; flight motor; air ... See more keywords
Aerodynamic comparisons of flexible membrane micro air vehicle wings with cambered and flat frames
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DOI: 10.1177/1756829317705327
Abstract: Flexible membrane wings at the micro air vehicle scale can experience improved lift/drag ratios, delays in stall, and decreased time-averaged flow separation when compared to rigid wings. This research examines the effect of frame camber… read more here.
Keywords: time; micro air; flexible membrane; membrane ... See more keywords
Collaborative multiple micro air vehicles’ localization and target tracking in GPS-denied environment from range–velocity measurements
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DOI: 10.1177/1756829317745317
Abstract: We treat the problem of simultaneous collaborative multiple micro air vehicles’ localization and target tracking using time-varying range and (relative and absolute) velocity measurements. The proposed solution combines robustly local nonlinear observers that estimate the… read more here.
Keywords: micro air; target tracking; air vehicles; target ... See more keywords