Non-linear unsteady aerodynamic model for insect-like flapping wings in the hover. Part 1: Methodology and analysis

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Volumn 220, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 61-83

  Ansar, S A ^a   Zbikowski, R ^a   Knowles, K ^a  

^a CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aerodynamic modelling; Flapping wings; Insect flight; MAV design

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; NUMERICAL METHODS; VORTEX SHEDDING; WINGS;

AERODYNAMIC MODELING; FLAPPING WINGS; MAV DESIGN;

AIRCRAFT MODELS;

EID: 33846518498     PISSN: 09544100     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/09544100JAERO49     Document Type: Article

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