Aerodynamic characteristics of flapping wings under steady lateral inflow
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2019.255
Abstract: This experimental study investigates the effect of a uniform lateral inflow on the aerodynamic characteristics of flapping wings. Seven designated sideward ratios in the hovering condition and in the presence of a contralateral wing and… read more here.
Keywords: moment; flapping wings; lateral inflow; aerodynamic characteristics ... See more keywords
Lateral instability in fruit flies is determined by wing–wing interaction and wing elevation kinematics
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0138255
Abstract: Understanding the uncontrolled passive dynamics of flying insects is important for evaluating the constraints under which the insect flight control system operates and for developing biomimetic robots. Passive dynamics is typically analyzed using computational fluid… read more here.
Keywords: wing interaction; kinematics; instability; fruit ... See more keywords