To demonstrate the effects of wing deformations on aerodynamic performances during the
wing reversal, aerodynamic force/torque and flow vector-fields were measured. Wing …

Insects have various wing morphologies and flapping systems to achieve a highly
maneuverable performance at low speed. Among unsteady aerodynamic mechanisms in …

This work investigates the role of flexibility and resonant excitation on the deformation
mechanism and aerodynamic performance of flapping wings. A hummingbird-inspired wing …

Aerodynamic force and flow vector-fields were measured using a 3-DOF robotic model
mounted with a flexible wing with leading-edge veins to study aerodynamic characteristics in …

This study explores the wake effects of an upstream leading insect on the flight performance
of a following one. The potential-flow based aerodynamic model, which combines the …

NSECTS with flapping wings are more maneuverable than conventional aircrafts and have
inspired many researchers to develop flapping micro aerial vehicles (FMAVs). The insect …

This dissertation presents various studies on vortex structures and aerodynamic
characteristics in flapping flexible wings to offer design considerations for flapping micro …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design a biomimetic surface structure for use in a
glass transport device to enhance the suspension lift of a glass transport unit …

To validate the experimental results of the flapping flexible wing in forward flight, the
force/moment measurements were carried out. The wing model was constrained to the 2 …

Flow structures were measured to elucidate effects of a chordwise flexible hawkmoth-like
wing on aerodynamic force generation during hovering flight. The wing model was …