Effect of pre-strain and excess length on unsteady fluid–structure interactions of membrane airfoils
Aerodynamic characteristics of two-dimensional membrane airfoils were experimentally
investigated in a wind tunnel. The effects of the membrane pre-strain and excess length on …
investigated in a wind tunnel. The effects of the membrane pre-strain and excess length on …
Unsteady aerodynamics of membrane airfoils
An experimental study of unsteady aerodynamics of two-dimensional membrane airfoils has
been conducted. Measurements of membrane shape with a high-speed camera were …
been conducted. Measurements of membrane shape with a high-speed camera were …
Unsteady fluid-structure interactions of membrane airfoils at low Reynolds numbers
Membrane wings are used both in nature and small aircraft as lifting surfaces. Separated
flows are common at low Reynolds numbers and are the main sources of unsteadiness. Yet …
flows are common at low Reynolds numbers and are the main sources of unsteadiness. Yet …
Flow-induced vibrations of low aspect ratio rectangular membrane wings
An experimental study of a low aspect ratio rectangular membrane wing in a wind tunnel
was conducted for a Reynolds number range of 2.4× 104–4.8× 104. Time-accurate …
was conducted for a Reynolds number range of 2.4× 104–4.8× 104. Time-accurate …
Fluid–structure coupling mechanism and its aerodynamic effect on membrane aerofoils
S Serrano-Galiano, ND Sandham… - Journal of Fluid …, 2018 - cambridge.org
Fluid–structure interactions of elastic membrane aerofoils are investigated at Reynolds
number and low angle of attack. The dynamics of the fluid and membrane coupled system …
number and low angle of attack. The dynamics of the fluid and membrane coupled system …
Aspect-ratio effects on aeromechanics of membrane wings at moderate Reynolds numbers
The aspect ratio of a membrane wing at moderate Reynolds number R e= 67,500 affects
aerodynamic performance as well as membrane deformations. Wind-tunnel experiments are …
aerodynamic performance as well as membrane deformations. Wind-tunnel experiments are …
A review of membrane-wing aeroelasticity
Recent developments in micro-technology have been the driving force behind the scientific
interest in micro air vehicles (MAVs), as these became feasible in the recent two decades …
interest in micro air vehicles (MAVs), as these became feasible in the recent two decades …
High fidelity computational simulation of a membrane wing airfoil
RE Gordnier - Journal of Fluids and Structures, 2009 - Elsevier
Computations and analysis for a two-dimensional flexible membrane wing airfoil are
presented. A well-validated, robust, sixth-order Navier–Stokes solver is employed coupled …
presented. A well-validated, robust, sixth-order Navier–Stokes solver is employed coupled …
Unsteady fluid–structure interactions of a pitching membrane wing
Experiments were conducted on rectangular wings with an aspect ratio of two, at a chord
Reynolds number Rec= 46,000, in order to understand how membrane wings behave in a …
Reynolds number Rec= 46,000, in order to understand how membrane wings behave in a …
Unsteady aerodynamics and flow-induced vibrations of a low aspect ratio rectangular membrane wing with excess length
MS Genç - Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2013 - Elsevier
In this study, an experimental investigation of a low aspect ratio rectangular membrane wing
with excess length was presented at angles of attack ranging from 0° to 25° at Reynolds …
with excess length was presented at angles of attack ranging from 0° to 25° at Reynolds …